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An IndiGo aircraft brushed against the wings of an Air India Express plane at Kolkata Airport on Wednesday, resulting in damage to both aircraft's wingtips, according to officials.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into the incident and has de-rostered the IndiGo pilots involved, sources revealed.
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The incident occurred on the taxiway adjacent to the airport's runway at approximately 11 am, airport sources disclosed.
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While the Air India Express aircraft was set for departure to Chennai from Kolkata, the IndiGo aircraft was slated for a journey to Darbhanga.
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Passengers were reportedly on board both planes when the incident occurred. Fortunately, no injuries to passengers or crew members were reported.
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In a statement, the Airports Authority of India highlighted that the wingtip vortices of both aircraft suffered significant damage.

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Bizarre incident at Kolkata Airport damages wingtips of two aircraft

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