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Geneva-Bound EasyJet Flight Diverts to France

EasyJet flight U2-1454 had to divert for an emergency landing at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, France, on October 7th.

The Airbus A320-200 plane heading from Porto, Portugal, to Geneva, Switzerland, was diverted after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit.

The plane landed safely. All one hundred and forty-one passengers and six crew members remained unharmed.

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American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Portugal

American Airlines flight AA-66 had to divert for an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, on January 22nd.

The plane was flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, to Barcelona, Spain, when the crew decided to divert due to an engine oil issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. There were 151 passengers and 8 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained safe.

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TAAG Angola Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing with Ground Worker Locked in Cargo Hold

taagTAAG Angola Airlines flight DT-655 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 1st.

The plane flying from Porto, Portugal, to Luanda, Angola, was diverted after the crew was informed that a ground worker was suspected of being trapped in the cargo hold.

The plane landed uneventfully.

The ground worker was found in the cargo hold and was taken to hospital due to suspected Hypothermia.

The authorities said the worker had passed out while loading a box containing pet animals.

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Air Horizont Flight Diverts due to Engine Issue

Air HorizontAir Horizont flight EVJ-910 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Portuguese Island of Porto Santo, on August 28th.

The Boeing 737-400 plane heading from Porto, Portugal, to Boa Vista, Cape Verde, was diverted due to indication of an engine issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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Easyjet Flight Makes Emergency Landing on Porto Santo Island

EasyjetEasyjet flight U2-8704 made an emergency landing on Porto Santo Island in the Atlantic Ocean, on May 24th.

According to an airline spokesperson, the Airbus A320-200, heading from Tenerife, Spain, to Gatwick Airport, England, was diverted due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely. There were 167 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.