American Airways
Aircraft Diverted to Rome After Pretend Bomb Risk
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An American Airways flight sure for India from New York needed to be diverted to Rome after a safety concern … and it required a Eurofighter jet escort.
The flight took off from JFK Airport on Sunday and was heading to New Delhi however the flight needed to be diverted to Rome. Based on ABC News, a faux, unfounded bomb menace was initially acquired by way of electronic mail.
NEW: American Airways flight from JFK Airport escorted by Italian Air Pressure Eurofighter Hurricane warplanes following a bomb menace.
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made a sudden U-turn on its strategy to India after an onboard bomb menace.
The aircraft was diverted to Rome, the place it… pic.twitter.com/gAlI7HiOVa
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Video on social media reveals fighter jets within the sky escorting the aircraft safely to the airport in Italy.
AA tells TMZ in an announcement … “The flight landed safely at FCO, and legislation enforcement inspected and cleared the plane to re-depart. Security and safety are our high priorities and we apologize to our clients for the inconvenience.”
🎥 WATCH: American Airways #AA292 lands safely at Rome-Fiumicino after a mid-air bomb menace pressured an emergency diversion.
Italian Air Pressure Eurofighters will be seen escorting the Boeing 787-9 (N840AN) because it touches down. pic.twitter.com/3y90Ncmpxv
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We’re informed the doable challenge was decided to be non-credible, however per New Delhi Airport protocol, an inspection was required earlier than touchdown in India.
The flight will keep in Rome in a single day to permit for required crew relaxation earlier than persevering with to New Delhi as quickly as tomorrow.
