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Israir Seeks Investigation After Third Ground Collision at London Luton
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Israeli airline Israir has formally requested a British investigation after a pushback tug damaged one of its Airbus A320s at London Luton Airport on July 17. The incident forced the cancellation of a scheduled flight to Tel Aviv and marks the third time an Israir aircraft has been struck by a ground vehicle at the facility in under a year. Israeli aviation officials are raising concerns over potential intentional targeting, highlighting the importance of strict ramp safety protocols and vigilant situational awareness for flight crews during ground operations.