In Photos: Ground collision between Saudi Arabian and Philippine Airlines aircraft at Manila Airport cancels Jeddah flight.

2026-07-08T09:56:09.234Z

A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was involved in a ground collision with a Philippine Airlines Airbus A320 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, leading to the cancellation of Saudia flight SV871 to Jeddah. The collision occurred when the wingtip of the Saudi aircraft struck the tail of the Philippine aircraft…

A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was involved in a ground collision with a Philippine Airlines Airbus A320 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila), leading to the cancellation of Saudia flight SV871 to Jeddah.

According to initial information, the accident occurred while the Saudi aircraft was moving in the airport apron, when its wingtip struck the tail of the parked Philippine Airlines aircraft, causing damage to both planes, with no injuries reported among passengers or crew.

Flight tracking data showed that the Saudi aircraft, registration HZ-AR12, remains parked at Manila Airport awaiting technical inspections and official investigations, while the flight to Jeddah was canceled as a result of the incident.

The incident received wide attention in Philippine media, covered by prominent newspapers and news sites including ABS-CBN News, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, and GMA News, which confirmed the collision occurred during ground movement of the Saudi aircraft, noting that authorities have launched an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances.

This type of incident in the aviation industry is known as a 'ground collision,' occurring during taxiing or maneuvering within airport aprons, and is distinct from incidents that occur during takeoff or landing.

Manila Airport has faced criticism from aviation experts for years due to high air traffic density and narrow parking areas and taxiways, increasing the likelihood of ground maneuvering incidents, especially during peak times.

Neither Saudi Arabian Airlines nor Philippine Airlines have yet issued a final statement specifying the causes or extent of technical damage, while Philippine civil aviation authorities are investigating the incident in coordination with both airlines, ahead of issuing the official report and determining responsibility.