Runway scare: Delta jet halts takeoff as AeroMéxico nearly lands overhead; collision avoided

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Runway scare: Delta jet halts takeoff as AeroMéxico nearly lands overhead; collision avoided

Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 8:17AM

AeroMéxico flight narrowly avoided disaster at Mexico City's airport when it landed over a Delta Air Lines 737 initiating takeoff. The Delta crew aborted takeoff after spotting the descending aircraft. The incident, involving AeroMéxico Connect flight 1631, is under investigation by Mexican and US aviation authorities. Delta Air Lines reported the event, praising its crew's quick actions.

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