What recent BA incident? The similar pushback collision? As far as I am aware, it was as follows. A320 unable to park on stand due staff not ready and guidance not switched on, so stops partially in. 777 pushback crew pushes and clobbers 320. I think the result will be whenever stand guidance not switched on, aircraft will remain well clear of stand on centreline to make quite clear there is no room. Expect that overloaded place to become a little more congested until staff can be found to turn lights on.
As far as blame, I think it was the pushback crew, so as their union (is it the former TGWU or whatever they call themselves now) is so strong and runs the airport and BA anyway, it will be pat on the back and off you go! The blame will be put down to: 'difficult apron congestion leading to nasty unpleasant pushback conditions on a difficult day and a very big plane!' Electrodes definitely not used.
Arrival delays are such fun.
Last edited by Rainboe; 6th Aug 2007 at 10:42.