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Avelo Plane Clips Southwest Wing; No Injuries Reported

1/2/2026

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An Avelo Airlines aircraft was being towed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport when it clipped the wing of a parked Southwest Airlines aircraft, and both planes were unoccupied with no injuries reported.
Avelo Airlines' flight to New Haven was delayed, with no cancellations expected.
Southwest Airlines confirmed its maintenance team is assessing the damage.
Authorities said airport operations were not affected.
A Southwest Airlines spokesperson emphasized safety for customers and employees.

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An Avelo Airlines aircraft was being towed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport when it clipped the wing of a parked Southwest Airlines aircraft, and both planes were unoccupied with no injuries reported.
Avelo Airlines' flight to New Haven was delayed, with no cancellations expected.
Southwest Airlines confirmed its maintenance team is assessing the damage.
Authorities said airport operations were not affected.
A Southwest Airlines spokesperson emphasized safety for customers and employees.