A mobile staircase operated by Aeroport Handling struck a Wizz Air aircraft on the ground. The airport had scheduled the plane to depart for Bucharest.
Airport spokesperson Natalia Cojocaru confirmed the incident to Realitatea. She said the incident did not compromise the safety of passengers or staff.
“You should direct all questions about the exact causes and circumstances of the incident to the involved companies: Wizz Air and Aeroport Handling. The decision to cancel or delay the Chisinau–Bucharest flight rests solely with Wizz Air. The airline will inform affected passengers directly. We apologize for the inconvenience and assure the public that safety remains our top priority,” Cojocaru stated.
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Telegram channels also reported the incident. Witnesses reported that passengers were inside the aircraft at the time of the collision and were taken back to the terminal.
The online board of Chisinau International Airport shows that the departure time for the Wizz Air flight to Bucharest changed from 8:30 to 13:00.