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easyJet Flight Nice-Paris Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An easyJet flight operating a regional service from Nice to Paris diverted to Lyon due to a medical emergency on board earlier today.

easyJet flight U21645 declared an emergency with squawk code 7700 whilst en route to the French capital before diverting to nearby Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS).

easyJet U21645 Nice-Paris Beauvais

Flight U21645 had departed Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) at 1145 local time this morning. The flight had set course normally for Paris, climbing to flight level FL340 for the north-westerly service.

The aircraft was in cruising flight to the north of Lyon when flight crew declared the emergency squawking transponder code 7700.

Following the emergency declaration, flight crew carried out a diversion to the south of track. They conducted an immediate descent for an arrival into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

According to the online source Flight Emergency, a medical emergency on board prompted the unscheduled diversion to Lyon. The aircraft then landed in Lyon at 12:42 local time this afternoon, having continued as an emergency priority.

Onwards Flight to Paris (BVA)

Flight U21645 subsequently departed from Lyon and continued its onward flight to the destination Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).

The flight has now landed at the destination Paris Beauvais (BVA), arriving there at 14:47 local time.

The aircraft conducting the U21645 regional service was an Airbus A320-200, registered OE-IVZ. This is a 9.4 year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the carrier easyJet.

It has been in operational service with the airline since its initial delivery from the factory in February 2015.

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Earlier this week, Qatar Airways restarted flights between Doha and Venice in Italy, as Summer growth continues.
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Qatar Airways Restarts Flights Between Doha & Venice

by James Field
written by James Field

Earlier this week, Qatar Airways restarted flights between Doha and Venice in Italy, as Summer growth continues.

The Middle Eastern carrier has added these services alongside the existing flights in Milan and Rome.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

The Flights Between Doha & Venice with Qatar Airways…

Earlier this week, Qatar Airways restarted flights between Doha and Venice in Italy, as Summer growth continues.
Photo Credit: Qatar Airways.

The new flights between Doha and Venice with Qatar Airways launched on June 12.

Furthermore, the airline will be servicing the route on a daily basis using their Boeing 787 aircraft.

The scheduling for such flights is as follows:

  • Doha (DOH) to Venice (VCE) – departing at 09:00 and arriving at 14:20.
  • Venice (VCE) to Doha (DOH) – departing at 16:50 and arriving at 23:10.

At this stage, it is unclear whether these flights will run just over the Summer, or whether it will operate on a year-round basis.

These new flights come following the significant expansion that has taken place over the last three months.

Back in April, the carrier boosted services to Luanda as well as connecting Kinshasa to Doha.

Furthermore, Qatar Airways also inaugurated flights to Tashkent at the beginning of this month.

Then, just a few days ago, the airline relaunched direct flights to the Portuguese capital Lisbon.

Finally, just this week, the airline revealed a new partnership with China Southern Airlines for codesharing and enhancing innovation & connectivity.

In this regard, it is clear that Qatar Airways is continuing to grow in every area as quickly as possible.

Antinori: Italy Is A Key Market for the Airline…

Earlier this week, Qatar Airways restarted flights between Doha and Venice in Italy, as Summer growth continues.
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Commenting on the restart of flights between Doha and Venice was Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori:

“As we enter the summer season, we are excited to resume our daily service to Venice.”

“Italy is a key market for Qatar Airways, and we are committed to providing our passengers with more travel opportunities and seamless connections to explore this wonderful country.”

“In addition to Venice, Qatar Airways already serves two other major Italian cities, Rome and Milan.”

“These flights have been incredibly popular among our passengers, and we are thrilled to expand our Italian offerings with the inclusion of Venice, through our world-class award-winning hub in Doha, Hamad International Airport.”

The new offerings mean that Italy is well-connected for residents across the country.

Furthermore, this includes the connectivity options through Doha to the rest of the world like the Far East and Australia.

Qatar Airways connects over 170 destinations worldwide, so the options for Italian passengers boast a wide range for sure.

The airline has a strong fleet of 254 aircraft to help facilitate the big list of connection points and destinations.

As per data from Planespotters.net, the airline has the following aircraft in their fleet:

  • 29 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.
  • 10 Airbus A330 Family aircraft.
  • 58 Airbus A350 Family aircraft.
  • 8 Airbus A380s.
  • 9 Boeing 737 MAX 8s.
  • 92 Boeing 777 Family aircraft.
  • 48 Boeing 787 Family aircraft.

With quite a strong range of long-haul and short-haul aircraft, this is how Qatar Airways is able to facilitate global travel.

On some of their long-haul flights, they also have the QSuite Business Class, which has taken the industry by storm over the last few years.

Overall…

Photo Credit: Kyle Hayes/AviationSource

In conclusion, the restart in flights between Doha and Venice is reflective of the growth that Qatar Airways has undertaken this year so far.

Looking ahead, all eyes will be on how this route performs, as there is opportunity if it is popular once again.

If demand is strong, then there could be a case to expand frequencies from the Italian airport.

But for now, all eyes is on the route performance, as well as within the wider network as the airline continues to thrive in 2024.

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Ryanair has this week welcomed the scrapping of a 38% passenger tax in Venice, allowing the airline to restore full operations.
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Venice Scraps Passenger Tax, Ryanair Welcomes in Open Arms

by James Field
written by James Field

Ryanair has this week welcomed the scrapping of a 38% increase in passenger tax in Venice, allowing the airline to restore full operations.

The Irish low-cost carrier has been a vocal critic of the proposed taxes all across Italy.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Ryanair & The Response to Venice Scrapping the Passenger Tax…

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The Municipality of Venice voted to eliminate the 38% increase in taxes on passengers departing from Marco Polo Airport.

This original increase forced Ryanair to remove one aircraft and six routes from the airport as a result.

As a result of this scrap, the Irish low-cost carrier has confirmed a full schedule out of Marco Polo Airport.

This will protect flights, local jobs and low-cost connectivity within the region, the airline says.

McGuinness: Great News for the City…

Ryanair has this week welcomed the scrapping of a 38% passenger tax in Venice, allowing the airline to restore full operations.
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Commenting on this news was Ryanair CCO Jason McGuinness who welcomed the decision:

“Ryanair welcomes the Council of State’s decision to eliminate the excessive 38% increase imposed by the Municipality of Venice on passengers departing from Venice Marco Polo airport.”

“This is great news for the city of Venice, its citizens and visitors who will benefit from Ryanair’s increased national and international connectivity, traffic, tourism and low fares in the winter season, as well as continuing to benefit from Ryanair’s $400 million investment (4 aircraft) in Venice for summer ’24, which would otherwise have been lost due to this excessive tax increase.”

“Venice Marco Polo competes with cities in Spain, Croatia and now neighboring Trieste that do not have such a penalizing tax, making it uncompetitive compared to other EU airports and much less attractive to airlines, like Ryanair, when considering where to allocate capacity.”

“However, following the Council of State’s decision to eliminate this excessive 38% tax increase, Ryanair confirms a full operation to/from Venice Marco Polo Airport this winter, offering year-round capacity, traffic growth and of tourism and low rates for the city of Venice and its citizens.”

“This is a welcome turnaround from what Venice Marco Polo could have faced this winter, including a potential winter base closure, if they had continued to impose this excessive tax increase.”

“We hope that the Municipality of Venice will soon realize this and follow the example of the nearby Trieste airport, which this winter will benefit from Ryanair’s +50% capacity, as a direct consequence of the sensible decision of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region to abolish the municipal surcharge, so that Venice Marco Polo can benefit from capacity, traffic and tourism growth all year round”.

Overall…

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In conclusion, this is more good news for Ryanair than it is for Venice.

The Irish low-cost carrier typically calls for taxes to be reduced or scrapped in their entirety.

This is due to it being cheaper for them.

However, with them being a low-cost carrier this is expected.

This move will benefit passengers through lower fares.

All eyes will now be on whether the municipality will do the same for Trieste Airport.

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In the last 20 minutes, Air France flight AF6226 bound for Nice declared an emergency and returned to Paris Orly.
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Air France Flight AF6226 Paris-Nice Declares Emergency

by James Field
written by James Field

In the last 20 minutes, Air France flight AF6226 bound for Nice declared an emergency and returned to Paris Orly.

Information is limited surrounding this incident, which we will get into in this report.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Emergency: Air France Flight AF6226 – Paris to Nice…

In the last 20 minutes, Air France flight AF6226 bound for Nice declared an emergency and returned to Paris Orly.
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In the last 20 minutes, Air France flight AF6226 bound for Nice declared an emergency and returned to Paris Orly.
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Air France flight AF6226, which declared an emergency, is a routine scheduled flight between Paris Orly and Nice.

Furthermore, the aircraft involved in the incident is F-GRHF.

As per data from Planespotters.net, F-GRHF is a 25.1 year old Airbus A319 that was delivered to the airline in June 1999.

Of the A319-100 variant, Air France has 11 of them in the fleet.

Furthermore, of that 11, all but one are in active service, with an average fleet age of 22.7 years.

AF6226 departed Paris Orly at 1907 local time tonight and initially climbed south towards Nice.

Over the Nevers area, the aircraft made a u-turn and subsequent emergency 7700 broadcast.

Not long after that, the aircraft made a priority landing into Orly without further incident.

Reason Currently Unclear…

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At this stage, it is currently unclear what the reason for the emergency was on Air France flight AF6226 Paris-Nice.

Whatever the issue is, it was serious enough to prompt a return back to Orly and to declare a mayday.

Furthermore, as soon as we have more information pertinent to this emergency, we will update you at the bottom of the article.

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

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Stansted Summer: Ibiza, Florence and Nice on Offer

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

Great news for travelers in the London area! British Airways is making a significant comeback at London Stansted Airport. The airline is offering exciting new routes to three popular summer destinations: Ibiza, Florence, and Nice.

This move marks a strategic return for the airline, re-establishing scheduled flights from Stansted for the first time since the global pandemic.

It also supports Stansted’s position as a major travel hub, becoming the fourth London airport served by British Airways and providing even greater choice and convenience for passengers.

Weekend Getaways to Enchanting Destinations

The new routes, which are run by BA Cityflyer on Saturdays and Sundays using Embraer 190 aircraft, cater to a diverse range of traveler preferences.

Passengers seeking vibrant nightlife and sun soaked beaches can head to Ibiza, the crown jewel of the Balearic Islands.

Meanwhile, those with a passion for art, history, and delicious cuisine can immerse themselves in the cultural richness of Florence, a city steeped in Renaissance grandeur.

Finally, travelers longing for a touch of French Riviera elegance can bask in the charm and sophistication of Nice.

Ibiza: Beyond the Nightlife

Ibiza is undeniably known for its world famous clubs and vibrant nightlife. However, the island actually offers much more than just pumping beats.

This beautiful Balearic island boasts crystal clear turquoise waters. It boasts stunning beaches with powdery white sand, and a rich history waiting to be explored.

Ibiza viewed from the sea

History buffs can delve into Ibiza’s vibrant past by visiting Dalt Vila, the island’s UNESCO-listed old town. Here one can find a stunning maze of cobbled streets, ancient forts, and charming plazas.

Alternatively, adventure seekers can embark on a scenic road trip, discovering hidden coves. A series of charming villages, and over 80 pristine beaches dot the island’s coastline.

Florence: A Feast for the Senses

Art enthusiasts and foodies, rejoice! Florence is a must-visit destination that promises a feast for the senses.

The city is overflowing with stunning Renaissance architecture, world-class museums housing iconic masterpieces. With a mouth-watering culinary scene revered for its traditional flavors, Florence guarantees an unforgettable experience.

Florence at dusk

Wander the charming cobbled streets that line the Arno River. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where travelers can soak in the city’s timeless ambiance.

Marvel at iconic landmarks like the awe-inspiring Duomo, the architectural gem that dominates the city skyline.

For a truly breathtaking perspective, consider climbing the cupola for panoramic views that encompass the city’s sprawling expanse.

Nice: French Riviera Enchantment

Nestled on the sparkling shores of the French Riviera, Nice offers a touch of effortless glamour for your summer escape.

This Mediterranean haven boasts a captivating blend of timeless charm, chic boutiques lining vibrant marketplaces, and a bustling harbor scene.

Soak up the sun on the vast, sandy beaches that stretch out for miles along the coastline. The region offers ample space for relaxation and coastal exploration.

Aerial view of Nice townsite

Indulge in Nice’s renowned culinary scene, from fresh seafood dishes showcasing the bounty of the Mediterranean to traditional French flavors that tantalize the palate.

For a truly luxurious experience, treat yourself to a Michelin-starred dining experience, where world-class chefs present innovative culinary creations.

As the sun sets, delve into the city’s vibrant nightlife. Explore trendy clubs with pulsating beats, sip cocktails on rooftop bars with breathtaking views of the coastline. Alternatively, take a romantic stroll along the promenade, enjoying the gentle sea breeze and the stars above.

Conclusion

British Airways’ new Stansted routes offer a convenient and accessible option for travelers seeking a summer escape. The weekend flights cater to busy lifestyles, allowing passengers to maximize their leisure time without sacrificing precious weekdays.

Additionally, BA Cityflyer’s Embraer 190 aircraft combine comfort and efficiency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable travel experience.

The addition of these new routes not only strengthens British Airways’ presence in the London market but also signifies a positive outlook for the travel industry as a whole.

With diverse destinations catering to a range of preferences, these flights offer exciting possibilities for travelers seeking unforgettable summer adventures.

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An Air France Airbus A318 climbs after takeoff.
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Air France Flight to Nice Declares Emergency Due to Smoke in Cockpit

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France regional flight from Paris to Nice declared an emergency as it approached its destination yesterday, Tuesday 2 April.

Air France flight AF7301, an Airbus A318-100 from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport reportedly experienced the smell of smoke on the flight deck as it approached Nice.

Air France AF7301 Paris-Nice

The aircraft was in the latter stages of its approach into the destination airport when the incident occurred. Flight crew squawked transponder code 7700 whilst passing through 3000 feet on the approach.

Following the declaration, the aircraft continued its descent and approach, and landed at Nice without further incident.

The cause of the smoke odour has not been disclosed at the time of writing.

Flight Details

Flight data shows that AF7301 made a delayed departure out of Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport yesterday afternoon.

The flight shows an actual departure time of 1734 local time, against the scheduled departure time of 1600 local.

The aircraft then set because normally and established on track for the south of France. Flight crew initiated a climb to flight level FL370 (37,000 feet).

Emergency Declaration on Approach

The aircraft initiated a let down from cruising altitude at 16:15 UTC. The descent continued normally through 10,000 feet.

In the latter stages of the descent, flight crew activated transponder code 7700. This occurred as the aircraft passed through 3000 feet at 16:40 UTC.

The aircraft conducting the regional service to Nice was an Airbus A318-111 registered F-GUGO. This is a 17.4 year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the French national carrier Air France.

The aircraft has been in regional service with the carrier since its delivery in November 2006.

An Air France Airbus A318 climbs after takeoff.
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This incident follows a couple of recent emergency declarations on the Paris-Nice regional route. These involved Airbus A320 aircraft operating the route sector.

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Jet2 Celebrates 20 Years at Venice

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

This week, Jet2 has celebrated operating to and from Venice, Italy for two decades marking a milestone achievement.

This article will cover the details surrounding Jet2’s latest achievement of marking 20 years of operations to Venice.

Jet2’s 20 Years at Venice

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Back on April 1, 2004, Jet2 operated their first ever flight to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

Since 2004, over the past 20 years, Jet2 has carried over 1.5 million passengers to Venice, through both Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks.

Today, the airline no longer operates to Venice from Leeds. Instead, the carrier now operates the route from both Birmingham and Manchester.

Venice Flight Schedule

From Manchester, the route is operated four times per week currently. However, will increase to five per week during Summer 2025.

  • Flight LS801 departs Manchester Airport (MAN) at approx. 08:00 a.m. and arrives into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at approx. 11:30 a.m.
  • Flight LS802 departs Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at approx. 13:00 p.m. and arrives back into Manchester Airport (MAN) at approx. 14:35 p.m.

The Manchester route operates on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

From Birmingham, the route is operated two timers per week currently.

  • Flight LS1309 departs Birmingham Airport (BHX) at approx. 15:20 p.m. and arrives into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at approx. 18:40 p.m.
  • Flight LS1310 departs Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) at approx. 19:30 p.m. and arrives back into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at approx. 20:55 p.m.

The Birmingham route operates on Thursday and Sunday.

Both of these routes are operated by Jet2’s Boeing 737-800 fleet. These aircraft have a configuration of 189 economy class seats.

The carrier’s fleet currently consists of, four Airbus A321s, seven Airbus A321neos, one Airbus A330-200, seven Boeing 737-300s, 97 Boeing 737-800s, and six Boeing 757-200s.

Senior Comments

Commenting on their milestone achievement in Venice, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Chief Executive Officer, Steve Heapy, has said, “This year marks 20 years since we started operating to Venice, when we had just one route on sale.”

“Today, we operate a popular programme of flights and city breaks to Venice from the UK and have flown over 1.5 million customers to this magnificent destination.Such growth and success over the last two decades would not be possible without the fantastic partnerships we have in Italy, and I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to hoteliers, airports, tourist boards and all our partners.”

“As we continue to grow and take more customers to Venice on our award-winning flights and holidays, we will continue to put that partnership approach at the very heart of everything we do and bring even more happy holidaymakers to the destination.”

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Air France Flight Nice-Paris Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France flight operating from Nice to Paris has declared an emergency whilst approaching its destination.

Air France flight AF7301 declared the emergency with squawk code 7700 whilst on decent into Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG).

Air France AF7301 Nice-Paris

Flight AF7301, an Airbus A320-200, declared the emergency whilst on descent through 4,000 feet in the Paris region. The nature of the emergency is not yet clear.

The aircraft is now passing through 1,000 feet as it establishes on approach.

Update: 12:13 UTC

With the aircraft now landed and clear Paris CDG, flight data reveals the flight made a delayed departure out of Nice today. The flight departed at 12:00 local time, off a scheduled departure time of 10:20 local.

The flight then proceeded normally, climbing to flight level FL340 (34,000 feet) for the north-westerly route to CDG.

The aircraft transmitted squawk code 7700, the emergency code, at 12:57 local time. At that time, it was in the Paris region and descending through 6,500 feet on approach.

The aircraft operating this afternoon’s regional service from Nice is Airbus A320-200, registered F-GKXN. This is a 17-year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the French national carrier.

The aircraft has been in service with Air France since its delivery in March 2010.

This emergency follows from an emergency declaration by Air France flight AF7308 from Paris to Nice. In that instance the aircraft, an Airbus A320-200 registered F-GKXZ, diverted to Marseille.

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Air France Flight Paris-Nice Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Air France flight operating from Paris to Nice has declared an emergency whilst inbound to the destination.

Air France flight AF from Paris Charles De Gaulle declared the emergency with squawk code 7700 whilst enroute.

The flight has expedited a diversion to nearby Marseille.

Air France AF7308 Paris-Nice

After declaring the emergency from the cruise to the southern France airport, flight AF7308 made an immediate diversion from track to Marseille (MRS).

This afternoon’s diversion remains unexplained due to the unknown nature of the emergency.

Diversion to Marseille (MRS)

Flight AF7308 is now established on the diversion course for MRS at cruising level FL310 (31,000 feet).

Update 16:10 UTC

Flight AF7308 is now on descent below 1,000 feet and established on its approach to the diversion airport MRS.

The aircraft has now landed and is clear MRS, with the nature of the emergency unknown. A review of the flight data shows Air France flight AF7308 made a delayed departure from Paris CDG.

The flight departed Paris CDG at 16:02 local time, off a scheduled departure time of 15:35 local.

The flight then proceeded normally, establishing course for Nice and climbing to cruising level FL310. The aircraft transmitted squawk code 7700, the emergency code, at 16:50 local time.

The aircraft operating this afternoon’s regional service from Paris is Airbus A320-200, registered F-GKXZ. This is a 14-year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the French national carrier.

The aircraft has been in service with Air France since its delivery in December 2009.

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Air France Flight from Paris Suffers Fault on Descent to Nice
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Air France Flight from Paris Suffers Fault on Descent to Nice

by James Field
written by James Field

Last week, an Air France flight from Paris CDG suffered a fault during it’s descent into Nice Airport.

It is key to note that the issue was brought under control by the pilots quickly, thus not requiring an emergency broadcast.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

AF7312 – Paris to Nice…

Air France Flight from Paris Suffers Fault on Descent to Nice
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Air France Flight from Paris Suffers Fault on Descent to Nice
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Air France flight AF7312 is a routine scheduled flight between Paris CDG and Nice.

The aircraft involved in this incident is registered as F-GMZD.

As per data from Planespotters.net, F-GMZD is a 29 year old Airbus A321-100 that started out life with Air Inter in May 1995.

The aircraft was then handed over to Air France in April 1997.

Of the A321-100 variant, the French carrier has 4 of them, of which all but one are in active service.

Furthermore, the average fleet age of the variant currently stands at 29.2 years.

Air France flight AF7312 departed Paris CDG at 2154 local time on March 23 and proceeded now to Nice.

During it’s descent into NCE, the crew aborted this process amid an issue identified onboard.

Reporting from The Aviation Herald states that the aircraft had a reverser fault indication on the plane.

Following the issue being rectified via checklists, AF7312 from Paris landed safely into Nice without further incident.

Issue Quickly Rectified By Technicians…

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Data from RadarBox shows that the aircraft was grounded for around eight hours.

This shows that the technicians were able to fix the issue quickly and safely.

F-GMZD operated the return back to Paris from Nice the next morning, and has operated between 10-15 flights since the incident.

It remains clear that the issues have been fixed, and that the aircraft has continued to remain fit to fly after nearly 30 years in service.

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