A Qantas A380 flying from London to Singapore made an emergency landing at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport after a passenger onboard required urgent medical attention.
The captain of a Qantas Airlines aircraft en route from London to Singapore requested an emergency landing early Monday at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku due to a sudden medical emergency involving a passenger.
The Airbus A380 successfully touched down at 07:55 local time, and the passenger received immediate medical assistance upon landing. Their condition is currently under evaluation by healthcare professionals.
The Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, requires airports with specialized infrastructure. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is among the few in the region fully equipped to handle such aircraft, with advanced ground systems, wide runways, and high-level service facilities.
Read next
13:48
The U.S. and China are set to meet in London on Monday to restart trade talks and try to ease tensions that have been hurting the global economy. Key U.S. officials like Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will sit down with Chinese leaders, including Vice Premier He Lifeng.
13:18
Science News
An unprecedented autumn Antarctic expedition found abundant plankton in deep ocean layers, challenging seasonal norms. Scientists link this to deep convection in the Ross Sea's polynya, shaping marine life and revealing a crucial "dark ecosystem" previously unknown in colder months.
12:11
World News
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today demanded a "quantum leap" in air defence, calling for a 400% increase and pushing for a 5% GDP security spending target.
11:41
Middle East
As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors convenes in Vienna this week, Iran faces mounting pressure on two fronts—fighting to avoid the reinstatement of UN nuclear sanctions and seeking relief from unilateral US sanctions—amid stalled indirect negotiations with Washington
10:28
Morning News
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 9th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment