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Emergency landings reported in Mexico and Bulgaria
An executive aircraft made an emergency landing at Toluca International Airport in Mexico after experiencing electrical issues that affected its steering and braking systems. The plane, traveling from Aguascalientes, veered off the runway near the Eco taxiway during the maneuver. All eleven occupants, including nine passengers and two crew members, were evacuated without injury.
In a separate incident, an Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, following a bomb threat. The Airbus A320, carrying 51 passengers and six crew members, was escorted by a Bulgarian MiG-29 fighter jet. Passengers were evacuated and scheduled for relocation on alternative flights following security inspections. An investigation into the threat is underway.
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Austrian Airlines · Bulgarian Air Force · Sofia · Toluca International Airport