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Qantas Airways Flight Diverts to Singapore due to Engine Issues

February 7, 2017

Qantas Airways flight QF-10 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Singapore, on February 6th.

The Airbus A380-800 plane heading from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Melbourne, Australia, was diverted due to a mechanical problem with one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

EasyJet Flight Returns to Manchester After Bird Strike

February 3, 2017

EasyJet flight U2-1897 had to return for an emergency landing in Manchester, United Kingdom, on February 2nd.

The Airbus A319-100 plane took off for Berlin Schonefeld Airport, Germany, but had to turn back after one of the engines ingested a bird.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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United Airlines Plane Diverts to Tulsa International Airport

February 2, 2017

United Airlines flight 1759 had to divert for an emergency landing at Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma, on February 1st.

The plane heading from Denver, Colorado, to Tampa, Florida, was diverted after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Rossiya Airlines Flight Returns to Cambridge due to Landing Gear Issue

February 1, 2017

Rossiya Airlines flight FV-5418 had to return for an emergency landing in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, on January 31st.

The Boeing 747-400 plane took off for Moscow, Russia, but had to turn back after the crew failed to retract the landing gear.

The plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

British Airway Flight Makes Emergency Landing in France

January 31, 2017

British Airways flight BA-461 had to divert for an emergency landing in Bordeaux, France, on January 27th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane heading from Madrid, Spain, to Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, was diverted after an engine de-icing system overheated.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Emirates Airlines Flight Rejects Take Off From Indonesia

January 28, 2017

Emirates Airlines flight EK-399 had to reject take off from Denpasar, Indonesia, on January 24th.

The Boeing 777-300 plane was accelerating to take off for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, when the crew rejected take off due to a cargo smoke indication.

The plane safely returned to the apron. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Flybe Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Edinburgh, UK

January 27, 2017

Flybe flight BE-211 made an emergency landing in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on January 25th.

The plane was flying from Exeter, United Kingdom, when the crew declared an emergency due to a technical issue.

The plane landed safely. All 62 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

United Airlines Flight Diverts to Shannon Airport due to Medical Emergency

January 21, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-946 had to divert for an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on January 20th.

The plane flying from Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, was diverted after the captain became unconscious.

The plane, carrying 82 passengers and 12 crew members, landed safely.

The captain was rushed to a hospital.

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Thomson Airways Flight Makes Emergency Landing due to Technical Issue

January 18, 2017

A Thomson Airways flight had to make an emergency landing at Bournemouth Airport, United Kingdom, on January 17th.

The plane was flying from Tenerife, Spain, when the crew declared an emergency due to a technical problem.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.

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CityJet Flight Returns to Amsterdam due to Nose Gear Problem

January 16, 2017

CityJet flight WX-180 had to return and make an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on January 13th.

The plane took off for London, United Kingdom, but had to return shortly afterwards due to an issue with nose gear.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Disruptive Passenger | Diversion | Emergency | Turkey

Middle East Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Fight Breaks Out Between Passengers

January 14, 2017

A Middle East Airlines flight had to divert and make an emergency landing in Istanbul, Turkey, on January 11th.

The plane heading from Beirut, Lebanon, to London, United Kingdom, was diverted after a violent fight broke out between two passengers.

The crew were able to separate the two passengers before the plane landed safely.

Singapore Airlines Cargo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Amsterdam

January 13, 2017

Singapore Airlines Cargo flight SQ-7359 made an emergency landing in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on January 11th.

The Boeing 747-400 freighter plane took off for Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

Cargolux Airlines Flight Diverts to Vienna After Medical Emergency

January 13, 2017

Cargolux Airlines flight CV-856 had to divert for an emergency landing in Vienna, Austria, on January 11th.

The Boeing 747-800 plane flying from Luxembourg to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was diverted after the captain began feeling unwell and subsequently became incapacitated.

The plane landed safely. The captain was rushed to a hospital.

Etihad Airways Flight Returns to Hong Kong due to Flaps Control Issue

January 13, 2017

Etihad Airways flight EY-833 had to return and make an emergency landing in Hong Kong, China, on January 11th.

The Airbus A330-200 plane took off for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, but had to return shortly afterwards due to a flaps control problem.

The plane landed safely after burning off excess fuel.

All passengers and crew members remained safe.

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Bird-Hit Thomson Airways Flight Diverts to Gatwick Airport

January 12, 2017

Thomson Airways flight BY-6248 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, on January 10th.

The plane heading from Bournemouth, United Kingdom, to Tenerife–South Airport, Spain, was diverted after a bird strike.

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

United Airlines Flight Returns to O’Hare International Airport

January 9, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-972 had to return and make an emergency landing at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, on January 7th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Brussels, Belgium, but had to return shortly afterwards after right hand engine’s anti-ice systems failed.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Munich

January 8, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-102 made an emergency landing in Munich, Germany, on January 7th.

The Boeing 767-300 plane was flying from Houston, Texas, when the crew declared an emergency due to a flaps problem.

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

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American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow Airport

January 8, 2017

American Airlines flight AA-728 had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, on January 7th.

The Airbus A330-300 plane flying from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was on final approach when the crew declared an emergency due to an unsafe nose gear indication.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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British Airways Plane Rejects Take Off From Malaga

January 5, 2017

British Airways flight BA-2713 had to reject take off from Malaga, Spain, on January 3rd.

The plane was accelerating to take off for Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, when the crew rejected take off due to a safety warning.

The plane safely returned to the apron. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in San Francisco

January 5, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-892 made an emergency landing in San Francisco, California, on January 3rd.

The Boeing 747-400 plane was flying from Seoul, South Korea, when the crew entered a hold, reporting a loose flap track fairing cover.

The plane continued for a safe landing. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

United Airlines Flight Returns to Sao Paulo due to Flaps Issue

January 3, 2017

United Airlines flight UA-104 had to return for an emergency landing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on January 1st.

The Boeing 767-300 plane took off for Houston, Texas, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a flaps issue.

The plane landed safely at a higher than normal speed. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport

December 31, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-1700 had to return and make an emergency landing at Raleigh–Durham International Airport, North Carolina, on December 29th.

The plane took off for San Francisco, California, but had to turn back due to a gear issue.

The plane landed uneventfully. All 145 passengers and 6 crew members remained safe.

United Airlines Flight Diverts to Chile due to Electrical Problems

December 28, 2016

United Airlines flight UA-818 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Santiago, Chile, on December 25th.

The Boeing 777-200 plane heading from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Houston, Texas, was diverted due to electrical problems.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

Air Canada Flight Diverts to Shannon Airport due to Medical Emergency

December 28, 2016

Air Canada flight AC-868 made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport, Ireland, on December 24th.

The plane flying from Toronto, Canada, to London, United Kingdom, was diverted after a 10-year-old girl had a cardiac arrest midair.

The plane landed safely. The child was immediately taken to University Hospital Limerick where she was later pronounced dead.

Boeing | Emergency | engine failure | Germany

Star Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

December 22, 2016

Star Air flight S6-6565 had to make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany, on December 20th.

The Boeing 767-300 cargo plane flying from East Midlands, England, United Kingdom, was descending toward Cologne when the crew declared an emergency due to an engine failure.

The plane landed uneventfully. Everyone aboard remained safe.