Key takeaways:
- Qantas Flight 144, carrying 145 passengers, issued a mayday alert and landed safely at Sydney Airport.
- Emergency services were on standby at the airport, including fire, ambulance, and police.
- Qantas is working with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and conducting its own internal investigation to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Qantas Flight 144, carrying 145 passengers, landed safely at Sydney Airport Wednesday afternoon after issuing a mayday alert over the Pacific Ocean. The Boeing 737-838 was about an hour from its destination when the alert was issued.
Qantas said the pilot shut down the engine due to an issue, but did not specify the problem. The mayday alert was downgraded to a “possible assistance needed” alert before the flight landed at Sydney Airport (SYD) around 3:30 p.m.
Emergency services were on standby at the airport, including fire, ambulance, and police. All passengers and crew disembarked safely and were met by Qantas staff.
Qantas said it is working with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to investigate the incident. The airline said it is also conducting its own internal investigation.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of safety in air travel. Qantas said it is committed to the safety of its passengers and crew and will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure their safety.
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