A Virgin Atlantic flight traveling from London Heathrow to New York's JFK had to turn back to the UK approximately four hours into its journey due to a potential hydraulic issue. The Airbus A350 was near Canada when it squawked code 7700, signaling an emergency. It landed in Manchester about eight hours after takeoff, where the flight was met by emergency services following standard safety protocols. Such incidents can be burdensome for both passengers and the airline due to operational disruptions.
The Airbus A350, having flown for nearly four hours, returned to the UK due to a reported hydraulic issue, landing safely in Manchester after eight hours.
Virgin Atlantic's flight returned as a precaution over a technical issue, and images showed the aircraft's landing gear doors open, indicating potential hydraulic problems.
Flight 3 from Heathrow to JFK turned back just 330 miles off Canada, illustrating the complexities and costs associated with long-distance flight returns for airlines and passengers.
The aircraft was met by emergency services at Manchester, highlighting safety protocols in response to technical issues during flights.
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