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Los Angeles-Bound Air France A350 Returns to Papeete: Smell of Smoke

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France Airbus A350-900 operating from Papeete, French Polynesia to Los Angeles made the precautionary return when crew reported the smell of smoke on board on 5 August 2024.

Air France flight AF29, an Airbus A350-900 bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), reported the issue whilst outbound in the cruise over the Pacific Ocean.

Air France AF29 Papeete-Los Angeles

Flight track of Air France flight AF29 from Papeete to Los Angeles, showing return to Papeete.

Crew reported the smell of smoke from a trolley on board during cruising flight. As a result, flight crew made the decision to initiate a precautionary return to Faaʻa International Airport (PPT) as a safety measure.

A direct return track to the origin airport was negotiated, where the aircraft subsequently landed without further incident approximately 4.5 hours after its initial departure.

Flight track of Air France flight AF29 from Papeete to Los Angeles, showing return to Papeete.

The cause of the smoke odour has not been disclosed. However, the scheduled flight to Los Angeles (LAX) was subsequently cancelled.

Flight Details

Flight data shows that Air France flight AF29 made a delayed departure out of Papeete, at 0838 local time. The scheduled departure time for the service was listed as 0740 local.

The flight then climbed to cruising level FL390 (39,000 feet) for the transpacific service to Los Angeles. The diversion was subsequently made from cruising altitude. This took place at an approximate distance of 600 nautical miles to the north of the origin airport.

An Air France A350-900 approaches to land.
Steven He, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The aircraft conducting the Air France AF29 service to Los Angeles was an Airbus A350-900, registered F-HUVB. This is a 0.9 year old wide-body aircraft belonging to the French national carrier Air France. It has been an operational service with the airline since its initial delivery in September 2023.

Faaʻa International Airport (PPT) is the primary aviation gateway to French Polynesia, situated on the island of Tahiti.

PPT is located approximately 5 kilometers southwest of Papeete, the territory’s capital. The airport serves as a crucial hub for both domestic and international air travel.

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In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.
Emergency

Air France Flight AF349 Montreal-Paris Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France flight operating from Montreal to Paris has declared an emergency and is diverting to St John’s.

Diversion to St John’s (YYT)

Air France flight AF349, a Boeing 777-200 en route from Montreal to Paris, declared an emergency with transponder code 7700 not long after departure.

The flight then initiated a diversion to St. John’s International Airport (YYT).

Departure Montreal (YUL)

Air France flight AF349 had made an on-time departure from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) at 23:17 local time.

The flight had then set course normally for Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG), and climbed to cruising level FL370.

The diversion was then initiated from the cruise and a descent and direct track for St John’s International Airport was then expedited.

According to the online source Airlive, the diversion was prompted by a medical emergency onboard.

Landed St. John’s (YYT)

Having initiated a diversion earlier today, Air France flight AF349 has now landed at the diversion airport St. John’s International Airport (YYT).

The aircraft conducting today’s long haul service to Paris (CDG) was a Boeing 777-200, registered F-GSPQ. This is a 23.4 year old widebody aircraft belonging to the French national carrier Air France.

It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery in March 2001.

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Emergency

Air France Flight AF349 Montreal-Paris Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France flight operating from Montreal to Paris has declared an emergency and is diverting to St John’s.

Diversion to St John’s (YYT)

Air France flight AF349, a Boeing 777-200 en route from Montreal to Paris, declared an emergency with transponder code 7700 not long after departure.

The flight then initiated a diversion to St. John’s International Airport (YYT).

Departure Montreal (YUL)

Air France flight AF349 had made an on-time departure from Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) at 23:17 local time.

The flight had then set course normally for Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG), and climbed to cruising level FL370.

The diversion was then initiated from the cruise and a descent and direct track for St John’s International Airport was then expedited.

According to the online source Airlive, the diversion was prompted by a medical emergency onboard.

Landed St. John’s (YYT)

Having initiated a diversion earlier today, Air France flight AF349 has now landed at the diversion airport St. John’s International Airport (YYT).

The aircraft conducting today’s long haul service to Paris (CDG) was a Boeing 777-200, registered F-GSPQ. This is a 23.4 year old widebody aircraft belonging to the French national carrier Air France.

It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery in March 2001.

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Air France-KLM Group: Falling Gains Despite Revenue Rises in H1 2024

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

Air France-KLM Group’s recently released performance report for the first half of 2024 offers a nuanced picture of resilience amidst ongoing challenges.

The report highlights both the Group’s strengths and the hurdles it faces in a continuing complex operating environment.

Passenger Growth and Capacity Utilization

The second quarter of 2024 saw Air France-KLM welcome 25.7 million passengers, marking a 4.4% increase from the previous year.

This growth, coupled with a 4.1% rise in both capacity and traffic, demonstrates the Group’s ability to attract travelers in a competitive market.

The stable load factor of 88% is suggestive of efficient capacity management, a crucial factor in maintaining profitability in the airline industry.

Revenue and Profitability Challenges

Despite the increase in passenger numbers, the Group’s financial performance showed signs of strain.

The operating result of €513 million represents a significant decrease of €220 million compared to the previous year. This decline can be attributed to several factors:

  • Rising Costs: An increase in ex-fuel unit costs (€109 million) and higher unit fuel & ETS costs (€73 million) put pressure on margins.
  • Cargo Revenue Decline: A €21 million decrease in cargo unit revenues further impacted the bottom line.
  • Olympic Games Impact: The Paris Olympic Games led to reduced international inbound traffic, affecting revenues by an estimated €40 million.

These challenges underscore the volatile nature of the airline industry, where external factors can significantly impact profitability despite growing passenger numbers.

It's Been 20 Years Since Air France & KLM Merged
Photo Credit: Air France-KLM.

Strategic Initiatives and Fleet Modernization

In response to these challenges, Air France-KLM is doubling down on its fleet modernization strategy.

By June 2024, 23% of the Group’s fleet consisted of new-generation aircraft. This is up from 18% a year earlier. This push towards more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft serves multiple purposes:

  • Cost Reduction: Newer aircraft like the A220, A320neo family, and A350 offer significant fuel savings. This becomes crucial in an era of rising fuel costs.
  • Environmental Compliance: With CO2 emission reductions ranging from 15% to 25%, these aircraft help the Group meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
  • Customer Appeal: Modern, quieter aircraft enhance passenger comfort and could provide a competitive edge in attracting environmentally conscious travelers.

The Group maintains an ambitious target of increasing new-generation aircraft to 80% of its fleet by 2030.

It has been revealed that KLM has added more flights utilising their upcoming Airbus A321neo aircraft from Amsterdam.
Photo Credit: Airbus.

Management Response and Future Outlook

CEO Benjamin Smith’s comments reflect a clear-eyed view of the challenges facing the Group. The implementation of immediate cost-cutting measures, including a hiring freeze, indicates a proactive approach to managing the financial pressures.

However, the commitment to preserving major investments in fleet renewal suggests a balanced strategy that doesn’t sacrifice long-term competitiveness for short-term gains.

The characterization of the Group’s business model as “robust and resilient” is notable, reflecting confidence in the face of adversity.

This confidence appears to be rooted in the Group’s diverse portfolio (including Air France, KLM, and Transavia) and its strong market position, particularly in Europe.

Conclusion

Air France-KLM’s H1 2024 performance offers further insights into the state of the global aviation industry.

While passenger demand continues to recover post-pandemic, airlines are grappling with a new set of challenges. These include rising costs and environmental pressures.

The Group’s focus on fleet modernization and cost management, while maintaining strategic investments, will hopefully see the group navigate the turbulence.

The ability to balance short-term financial pressures with long-term strategic goals will likely separate the winners from the losers in the highly competitive global aviation market.

Air France-KLM’s performance in the coming quarters will be closely watched as an indicator of the effectiveness of its current strategy and the overall health of the European airline sector.

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Emergency

Air France 787-9 Paris-Delhi Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France Boeing 787-9 operating the AF226 service between Paris and New Delhi has declared an emergency.

Air France flight AF226, a 787-9 out of Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG) declared an emergency with squawk code 7700. The aircraft is currently making a return to the origin airport in Paris.

Air France AF226 Paris-Delhi

Flight track of Air France AF226 from Paris to Delhi, showing return to Paris CDG.

Holding for Return Paris CDG

Having declared an emergency with squawk code 7700 not long after departure, flight AF226 is currently holding at FL240 near Strasburg.

This is presumably to dump fuel in preparation for a return to Paris CDG. The nature of the problem prompting the early return is not yet known.

Flight track of Air France AF226 from Paris to Delhi, showing return to Paris CDG.

Delayed Departure Paris CDG

Flight data shows that Air France flight AF226 made a delayed departure out of Paris Charles De Gaulle this afternoon. The flight shows an actual time of departure of 14:19 local time against a scheduled departure time of 10:05 local.

After departure, the flight had then proceeded normally, setting course for Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

The flight had climbed to FL350 (35,000 feet) before flight crew initiated a descent and squawked code 7700 at 13:03 UTC.

The aircraft let down to FL240 and remains in a holding pattern to dump fuel.

Update 13:38 UTC

Air France flight AF226 has now exited the holding pattern and is expediting a return to Paris CDG.

Flight track of Air France AF226 from Paris to Delhi, showing return to Paris CDG.

Weather conditions for the flight’s return to CDG is visual meteorological conditions (VFR) with light winds and visibility 10 kilometres or more. Active runways for arrivals are RWY 26/27.

On Descent Paris CDG

Flight AF226 has now left FL240 and is on descent for its return to Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG).

Flight track of Air France AF226 from Paris to Delhi, showing return to Paris CDG.

Update 13:57 UTC

Air France flight AF226 was originally bound for Delhi (DEL). As the aircraft continues its descent through FL200 on return to Paris (CDG), the flight has returned to a normal squawk code.

Continuing under a normal squawk code, the flight is now under vectoring for an approach to RWY 27, below 10,000 feet for its return.

Landed Paris CDG

Having declared an emergency and initiated a return to the origin airport earlier today, Air France flight AF226 has now landed RWY 27L Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG).

Update: Hydraulic Failure

According to the online source Flight Emergency, Air France flight AF226 make a precautionary return to Paris this afternoon due to a hydraulic failure.

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And Air France Embraer 190 on the taxiway.
Emergency

Air France AF1818 Paris-Frankfurt Returns After Declaring Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France regional flight AF1818 operating from Paris to Frankfurt declared an emergency and made a return to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on 21 July 2024.

Air France Hop flight AF1818, and Embraer E190 operating to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) declared an emergency just after departure from Paris (CDG).

Air France AF1818 Paris-Frankfurt

Flight crew declared the emergency with transponder code 7700 whilst initiating an immediate return to the origin airport.

Flight data shows that the flight crew terminated the climb procedure at flight level FL120 (12,000 feet). Operating crew then conducted a wide right hand circuit to return to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

The nature of the emergency prompting the early return is not yet known.

The flight had made an on-time departure out of Paris (CDG) at 1807 local time on Sunday 21 July.

The flight crew squawked transponder code 7700 approximately 10 minutes after the flight’s initial departure.

Additional Info

The aircraft conducting the AF1818 regional service to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) was and Embraer ERJ-190, registered F-HBLL. Air France subsidiary Air France Hop operate this 5.2-year-old regional jet.

It has been in service with the carrier since its initial delivery in May 2019.

And Air France Embraer 190 on the taxiway.
Markus Eigenheer, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Air France Hop, formerly branded HOP!, is a French regional airline operating flights on behalf of its parent company Air France. The airline was founded in 2013 after the merger of Airlinair, Brit Air and Régional brands.

Air France Hop operates a network of over 50 destinations within France and Europe. They function as a feeder airline for Air France, flying passengers to connecting flights at Air France’s hubs.

Air France Hop primarily operates short and medium-haul flights using a fleet of turboprop aircraft.

In December 2020, Air France announced a restructuring plan for Air France Hop. This plan would see HOP! becoming a smaller feeder carrier, while its Paris-Orly hub would be transferred to Transavia France.

The plan also called for the retirement of HOP!’s Bombardier CRJ fleet.

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In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.
Emergency

Air France 777 Paris-Abidjan Declares Emergency

by James Field
written by James Field

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

F-GSQV is the aircraft involved in the incident.

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Live Emergency: Air France AF702 Paris-Abidjan…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.
Data provided by RadarBox.com.

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Welcome to our live coverage! Be sure to keep updating and scrolling down for the latest updates.

U-Turn Back to CDG…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 has made a u-turn over Andorra and looks to be making a return to CDG following the emergency declaration.

About F-GSQV: The Air France Boeing 777 Involved in the Emergency on AF702…

Also, F-GSQV is understood to be the aircraft involved in this incident.

As per Planespotters, F-GSQV is a 17.2 year old Boeing 777-300ER that was delivered to AF in May 2007.

Furthermore, of the 777-300ER variant, the airline has 43 of them in their fleet.

Moreover, all of them are in active service, with an average fleet age of 15.9 years.

Descending…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 appears to be descending and is now tracking north-easterly. Furthermore, it is unclear what the issue is onboard the aircraft.

Potential Hold to Burn Fuel?

AF702 appears to be entering a hold, presumably to burn fuel if they are too heavy to perform a safe landing.

Toulouse Is Nearby…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

Air France flight AF702, the Boeing 777 which declared an emergency is descending through FL130. Moreover, it is key to note that Toulouse is nearby and available for an emergency diversion.

Fuel Burn Continues…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 continues to burn off fuel, and has stopped it’s descent at FL130 at present.

Furthermore, there is still no indication of diversion field or cause of the emergency.

Climbing Again…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 now climbing from FL130, more than likely due to the mountainous terrain in the aircraft’s vicinity.

CDG Likely Diversion Point…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

Paris CDG looks the most likely for Air France flight AF702, which was originally bound for Abidjan.

Furthermore, the aircraft is now climbing at 3,000 feet per minute and is tracking north.

CDG Confirmed For Diversion…

As per RadarBox, Paris CDG has now been confirmed as the diversion field, which would indicate some form of technical issue onboard.

If it was a Medical-related incident, the aircraft would have landed by now.

Climbing to a Suitable Altitude…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 continues to climb to a more suitable altitude for better fuel burn following the significant dump made near Toulouse.

Squawk Code Changed…

Air France flight AF702, originally bound for Abidjan, has changed it’s squawk from 7700 to 7621 whilst on it’s divert back to Paris CDG.

We will continue to monitor the aircraft until it’s arrival.

Getting Closer to Paris…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 is currently at FL280 and is approaching the Paris area at a strong pace. Descent expected soon.

Descent Commenced…

AF702 has started it’s descent back into CDG following it’s emergency call not too long ago, which has forced this return.

About to Begin Approach Phase…

In the last few moments, an Air France Boeing 777 operating AF702 between Paris & Abidjan has declared an emergency.

AF702 is about to begin the approach phase into CDG, as the aircraft nears the Parisian airport.

On The Downwind…

AF702 is on the downwind leg for it’s arrival back into CDG.

On Base…

AF702 is now on the base leg for it’s landing back into CDG.

On Final…

AF702 is now on final approach for landing.

TOUCHDOWN!

TOUCHDOWN! Air France flight AF702, originally bound for Abidjan, has appeared to have touched down safely back into it’s departure point of Paris CDG following the emergency declaration over the South of France.

As soon as we have more information pertinent to the reason behind this emergency, then we will update you accordingly.

For now, this remains a developing story pending additional updates received in the hours ahead.

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Earlier this week, Air France-KLM & SAS signed new codeshare and interlining agreements, as ties between the two sides get closer.
Analysis

The New Air France-KLM & SAS Codeshare Explained

by James Field
written by James Field

Earlier this week, Air France-KLM & SAS signed new codeshare and interlining agreements, as ties between the two sides get closer.

It is understood that this agreement will come into play on September 1, 2024.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

The New Deal Between Air France-KLM & SAS…

Earlier this week, Air France-KLM & SAS signed new codeshare and interlining agreements, as ties between the two sides get closer.
Photo Credit: Airline Staff Rates.

From September 1, 2024, the following aspects will happen in the Air France-KLM (AFKL) & SAS (SK) codeshare:

  • AFKL will gain access to 33 destinations in Northern Europe beyond SK’s hubs across Copenhagen, Oslo & Stockholm.
  • SK will gain access to 33 destinations in the AFKL network from Paris CDG & Amsterdam Schiphol.

Within this also, customers will benefit from the Flying Blue & EuroBonus Loyalty programmes.

Furthermore, this also includes the SkyTeam services & benefits being SkyPriority and additional lounge access.

Angus Clarke, Chief Commercial Officer, Air France-KLM said the following on the deal:

“These agreements mark an important step towards a close commercial cooperation between Air France, KLM and SAS”.

“By connecting our networks and hubs, our customers will benefit from a broad range of European destinations and high-quality services.”

“We look forward to further developing this relationship and to strengthening our position in the Scandinavian region.”

Adding to this was Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS:

“We are proud to launch codeshare flights with our future SkyTeam partner Air France-KLM today, enhancing our connectivity and offering greater benefits to our loyal customers.”

“The collaboration with Air France-KLM holds great opportunities.”

“It will not only attract new passengers to SAS, but also elevate the SAS’ global visibility and connectivity.”

“We are looking forward to a successful, long-standing collaboration together”.

In The Context of Share Acquisition & SKYTEAM…

Earlier this week, Air France-KLM & SAS signed new codeshare and interlining agreements, as ties between the two sides get closer.
Photo sourced from Business Travel News Europe.

SAS has undergone transformative change in the last 12 months or so.

Back in October, it was revealed that the airline would be able to come out of bankruptcy proceedings thanks to Air France-KLM taking a near 20% stake in the airline.

By November, the courts approved the move by the European conglomerate, in a big moment for the Scandinavian carrier.

Furthermore, in March this year, SAS managed to come out of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy thanks to these developments.

In April, it was then revealed that the airline would leave Star Alliance, and transition to SKYTEAM.

So, safe to say, it has been a vital 12 months or so for SK.

Overall…

Photo sourced from Check In.

In conclusion, the new codeshare arrangements between Air France-KLM & SAS will provide vital links for both sides.

On the SK side, it is a continuation of a strategy that will propel them to a new post-bankruptcy era.

It is an exciting development for the carrier, especially with the additional routes they can access, thus bringing more revenue.

Looking ahead, all eyes turn to September to see how the new relationship between the two sides will perform.

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Emergency

Air France A220 Paris-Marseille Declares Emergency

by James Field
written by James Field

In the last few moments, an Air France Airbus A220 operating a flight from Paris to Marseille has declared an emergency.

F-HZUK is the aircraft involved in this incident.

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Live Emergency!: Air France AF7334 Paris-Marseille…

In the last few moments, an Air France Airbus A220 operating a flight from Paris to Marseille has declared an emergency.
Data provided by RadarBox.com.

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Descent Stopped…

In the last few moments, an Air France Airbus A220 operating a flight from Paris to Marseille has declared an emergency.

AF7334 has stopped it’s descent at FL200, and looks to be continuing on to MRS.

Furthermore, it is unclear what the reason for the emergency is at this stage.

About F-HZUK: The Air France Airbus A220 Involved in the Emergency on AF7334 Paris-Marseille…

F-HZUK is the aircraft involved in today’s incident.

As per Planespotters, F-HZUK is a 2.0 year old Airbus A220-300 that was delivered to the airline back in July 2022.

Also, of the A220-300 variant, AF has 36 of them in their fleet.

Within that 36, all but eight are in active service, with an average fleet age of 1.5 years.

Continuing Descent…

In the last few moments, an Air France Airbus A220 operating a flight from Paris to Marseille has declared an emergency.

Air France flight AF7334 from Paris is continuing it’s descent into Marseille, following it’s emergency call not too long ago.

Not Far Away from Destination…

AF7334 is not far away from it’s destination, as the aircraft descends through 7,000 feet.

Furthermore, there is still no official cause as of yet into the cause of the emergency.

On Final Approach…

AF7334 is now on final approach into MRS, with the emergency landing expected imminently.

TOUCHDOWN!

TOUCHDOWN! Air France flight AF7334 from Paris, has appeared to have touched down safely into Marseille following it’s emergency broadcast not too long ago.

Moreover, the cause of the emergency is still not yet known.

However, as soon as we get more information pertinent to this, then we will update you accordingly.

For now, this remains a developing story pending additional updates.

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An Air France Boeing 878-9 on the taxiway.
Incident

Air France 787-9 from Buenos Aires Diverts to Tenerife Due to Burning Odour

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France Boeing 787-9 operating from Buenos Aires to Paris diverted to Tenerife after crew detected a burning odour on 3 July 2024.

Air France flight AF471 was en route over the Atlantic Ocean from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Whilst in the cruise, flight crew reported detecting the smell of burning on board.

Air France AF471 Buenos Aires-Paris

The crew then made the decision to divert to nearby Tenerife South Airport (TFS) as a precautionary measure.

Crew then landed the aircraft landed Tenerife without further incident, just over one hour after the diversion was initiated.

Authorities have not formally confirmed the cause of the odour. The airline later reported that they diverted the flight due to the possible presence of smoke on board.

Flight Details

Flight data shows that flight AF471 made an on-time departure out of Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE). Departure was logged as 00:07 local time on two July.

The flight had set course normally, climbing to flight level FL370 (37,000 feet) for the trans-Atlantic crossing to France.

The aircraft was cruising west of Tenerife when the crew initiated the diversion.

An Air France Boeing 878-9 on the taxiway.
Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The aircraft conducting the AF471 service from Buenos Aires was a Boeing 787-9, registered F-HRBF.

This is a 6.3-year-old wide-body aircraft belonging to the national carrier Air France. It has been operational service with the airline since its initial delivery in April 2018.

Tenerife South Airport

Tenerife South Airport, also known as Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport. It is one of two international airports on the island of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. Here are some key points about the airport:

  • Location: It’s situated in the southern part of Tenerife. This is near the tourist areas of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos.
  • Importance: It’s a major gateway for tourists visiting Tenerife, handling millions of passengers annually.
  • History: The airport opened in 1978, partly in response to the tragic collision at Tenerife North Airport in 1977.
  • Facilities: It has one main terminal building and is equipped to handle wide-body aircraft.
  • Airlines and destinations: The airport serves numerous European destinations, with many flights to and from the UK, Germany, and other European countries.

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