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2 JetBlue planes collide at Boston Logan International Airport

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Two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport Thursday morning.

The airline and the Federal Aviation Administration both confirmed the incident.

“A JetBlue aircraft entering a de-icing pad lane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) came into contact with another JetBlue aircraft on an adjacent de-icing pad lane, causing damage to one aircraft’s winglet and the other aircraft’s tail section,” a statement to Fox Business said.

No injuries were reported by passengers or crew members on either aircraft, JetBlue said. Both planes will be taken out of service for repairs.

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“Safety is JetBlue’s priority, and we will work to determine how and why this incident occurred,” the airline said. 

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The flights impacted are JetBlue flight 777 to Las Vegas and JetBlue flight 551 to Orlando. The airline said both will operate on other aircraft following the collision.

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The FAA’s account was consistent with JetBlue’s statement. The agency said they will continue to investigate the incident.

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