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What: Aer Lingus Airbus A330-200, registration en route from Orlando, to Dublin
Where: Orlando
When: Dublin
Who: 245 passengers and 11 crew
Why: Just after takeoff, the left engine of the Airbus had a large oil loss and was subsequently shut down. The flight returned to the airport half an hour later and made a safe landing. Passengers were provided hotel accommodations and booked on alternative flights the next day.
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