No delays after plane collision at Aberdeen Airport

Two planes have been involved in a collision at Aberdeen International Airport.

A former Flybe aircraft was being taken out of storage and prepared for take-off when it hit a parked Loganair Embraer regional jet.

It happened at around 6pm on Tuesday and the airport's fire service was in attendance.

A spokesman for Aberdeen international Airport said: "There were no passengers on either aircraft.

"No-one was injured and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch is now carrying out an investigation.''

A spokeswoman for Loganair said: "Just before 6pm yesterday evening, a Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet, parked with no passengers or crew members aboard, was hit by a former Flybe Bombardier Q400 aircraft, which we understand was being prepared for departure after being stored at Aberdeen Airport.

"The nose of the Q400 impacted the rear port side of the Embraer, becoming lodged underneath and lifting the right main gear off the ground.

"The most important thing is that no-one was injured in the incident, with the crew working on the ex-Flybe aircraft being safe and well, yet understandably shaken by the occurrence.''

She added: "A recovery operation for the aircraft is already in hand.

"We do not expect that this unfortunate occurrence will lead to any disruption to customers on Loganair flights from Aberdeen as we have standby aircraft available to fulfil our schedule.''

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