China Eastern Apologizes After Aircraft Collides With Boarding Bridge in Shanghai

An incident at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport involving China Eastern Airlines has prompted an apology from the carrier after one of its aircraft made contact with a boarding bridge. The flight, arriving from Chengdu, was taxiing at a slow speed towards its designated gate when a reported mechanical malfunction led to the collision.

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A mechanical malfunction occurred as the flight from Chengdu was taxiing slowly towards its gate and the aircraft hit the bridge.

China Eastern Airlines has assured the public that the incident was minor and that all passengers aboard the Airbus A350-900 aircraft disembarked safely and in an orderly fashion. The flight crew reportedly followed established procedures immediately after the event. The airline has stated that the cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

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The flight crew immediately handled it according to established procedures.

While the airline expressed sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to passengers' travel plans, the event serves as a reminder of the complexities of ground operations at busy airports. The aircraft involved, a four-year-old A350-900, is a modern widebody jet, and the airline is committed to understanding the precise sequence of events that led to this mishap.

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The cause of this incident is currently under investigation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience it may have caused to passengers’ travel.