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Sydney-bound Etihad flight with 349 onboard makes emergency landing

On Saturday, Sydney-bound Etihad Airways flight EY450 carrying 349 people was diverted to make an emergency landing in Adelaide, after the pilots noticed a smoke alarm go off on board.

IANS Reported by: IANS Canberra Updated on: October 14, 2017 13:18 IST
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The decision to divert the flight was made with the safety of all passengers and crew in mind.

An Etihad Airways flight bound for Sydney from Abu Dhabi made an emergency landing in the Australian city of Adelaide on Saturday, after pilots noticed a smoke alarm on board.

The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying 349 people when pilots made the decision to divert to Adelaide at about 5 am, Xinhua news agency reported.

In a statement detailing the diversion, a spokesperson from Etihad Airways said the decision was made with the safety of all passengers and crew in mind after a smoke alarm warning light was illuminated.

The spokesperson added that Etihad Airways flight EY450 would undergo a safety check before it takes to the skies once again.

The fire brigade was kept on alert. Passengers were told they would be making their way to Sydney on domestic flights.

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