HK-S'pore SIA flight disrupted
By Vimita Mohandas | Posted: 05 June 2011 2141 hrs <LINK rel=image_src href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/imagegallery/store/phptoiGjs.jpg">
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SINGAPORE: A Singapore-bound Airbus A380 had to turn around and land in Hong Kong after experiencing problems with the aircraft's landing gear.
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) spokesperson told MediaCorp the flight from Hong Kong had about 400 passengers.
The flight which took off at 3.20pm made its way back to Hong Kong International Airport at about 4.45pm.
The spokesperson added SIA is making arrangements to transfer affected passengers to other flights.
It said ground engineers in Hong Kong are still investigating the matter.
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SINGAPORE: A Singapore-bound Airbus A380 had to turn around and land in Hong Kong after experiencing problems with the aircraft's landing gear.
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) spokesperson told MediaCorp the flight from Hong Kong had about 400 passengers.
The flight which took off at 3.20pm made its way back to Hong Kong International Airport at about 4.45pm.
The spokesperson added SIA is making arrangements to transfer affected passengers to other flights.
It said ground engineers in Hong Kong are still investigating the matter.
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