Overview
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport confirmed an Avelo aircraft being towed made contact with a parked Southwest jet Thursday morning near Terminal One.
- Both aircraft were unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported, according to the airport.
- RDU stated overall airport operations were not affected, though later reports indicated an Avelo departure to New Haven was delayed.
- Southwest said the unoccupied aircraft had arrived from Nashville overnight and that its maintenance team is assessing damage.
- Avelo said its aircraft is undergoing inspection, underscoring the routine risks of tight-clearance towing and gate-area maneuvers.