Saudi Arabia-bound flight returns to PH due to ‘technical issue'
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Flight SVA 871 took off from NAIA at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday but turned back less than an hour into the flight after its weather radar malfunctioned.
The aircraft landed safely in Manila at 1:25 a.m. on Thursday.
CAAP assured the public that it is coordinating closely with the airline and relevant aviation authorities to uphold safety and maintain operational readiness. Related Articles
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