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Jetstar Airbus A330-200 Autopilot Fails


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What: Jetstar Airways Airbus A330-200 en route from Phuket (Thailand) to Sydney,NS
Where: Changi Airport, Singapore
When: Nov 1 2010
Who: 288 passengers
Why: While en route, the autopilot failed. The pilots diverted to Singapore where they made a safe landing with emergency services on standby.

Alternative arrangements have been made for the affected passengers, who were booked onto other flights and offered accommodation in Singapore.

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