Overview
- The contact occurred around 10:00 local time on December 22 as the aircraft taxied for departure to Faro, when the wingtip touched the tanker’s cab.
- Scottish Fire and Rescue was alerted at 10:04 and mobilized six appliances and specialist resources, with most units stood down after checks.
- Passengers disembarked in an orderly manner, and airport staff said the situation was resolved in roughly 30 seconds.
- Ryanair provided another aircraft, and FlightRadar24 data show flight FR5667 departed around 12:15–12:30 before continuing to Faro.
- Officials reported no fire, no injuries, and minimal wider disruption, while some passengers criticized £3 vouchers offered during the delay.