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Jet2 aviation emergency

Overview

A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 flight traveling from London Stansted to Ibiza was forced to make an emergency landing in Paris. While flying at 35,000 feet, the aircraft issued a 7700 squawk code, the international signal used to notify air traffic controllers of an immediate emergency.

Following the alert, the pilots diverted from their southern European route and performed a 180-degree turn over northern France to head toward Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Air traffic control granted the aircraft absolute priority to facilitate a rapid descent. Emergency teams were stationed on the runway as a precaution, and the plane landed before 11:00 AM.

No injuries to passengers or crew have been reported. The specific cause of the emergency, which could range from mechanical failure to a medical situation, has not yet been confirmed by the airline.

Entities

Jet2 · Boeing 737-800 · Palma de Mallorca Airport · Charles de Gaulle Airport · Manchester Airport

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Jet2 flight declares emergency and lands in Paris

    A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 flying from London to Ibiza declared an emergency and performed an urgent landing at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. No injuries were reported.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Jet2 flight declares emergency, diverts to Manchester Airport

    A Jet2 Boeing 737‑800 en route from Liverpool to Palma de Mallorca declared a 7700 emergency at 12,875 ft near Manchester, diverted and landed safely at Manchester Airport; passengers were reassured and the air

Sources

independent.co.uk · noudiari.es · ocio.diariodemallorca.es