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Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome after bomb threat, sources say
ROME (Reuters) -An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was forced to land in Italy due to a bomb threat, the Flight Emergency site and airport sources said on Sunday. "American flight AA292 will divert to Rome en route to Delhi due to a bomb threat," Flight Emergency, a flight-tracking account, posted on X. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight with about 200 people onboard landed at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport at about 16:20 GMT, according to airport sources. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The plane was over the Caspian Sea when the airline warned the crew of a bomb threat, sources added. A senior official briefed on the matter was cited by ABC News as saying that a bomb threat was received by email but deemed to be unfounded. American Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The flight, which departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport, had been heading to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Dehli.
Al Arabiya
23-02-2025
- Al Arabiya
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome after bomb threat, sources say
An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was forced to land in Italy due to a bomb threat, the Flight Emergency site and airport sources said on Sunday. 'American flight AA292 will divert to Rome en route to Delhi due to a bomb threat,' Flight Emergency, a flight-tracking account, posted on X. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight with about 200 people onboard landed at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport at about 16:20 GMT, according to airport sources. The plane was over the Caspian Sea when the airline warned the crew of a bomb threat, sources added. A senior official briefed on the matter was cited by ABC News as saying that a bomb threat was received by email but deemed to be unfounded. American Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The flight, which departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport, had been heading to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.
Cedar News
23-02-2025
- Cedar News
American flight AA292 will divert to Rome en route to Delhi due to a bomb threat
Join our Telegram 'Today, February 23, 2025, American Airlines Flight AA292, en route from New York to Delhi, experienced a significant disruption due to a reported bomb threat. The flight, which departed from New York, was over Turkmenistan when it made a sudden U-turn approximately 20 minutes before 6:43 AM CST (as noted in posts on X and aviation news updates). The aircraft, identified as N840AN, is now diverting to Rome, Italy, where it will undergo security checks and further investigation.' 'The decision to divert was made after reports surfaced of a potential explosive device on board, prompting an emergency response. While exact details about the nature of the threat—such as how it was communicated or its credibility—remain limited at this early stage, the airline and authorities are treating it with utmost seriousness, following standard safety protocols. The diversion to Rome suggests the flight was closer to European airspace at the time of the incident, and Rome's Fiumicino Airport likely offers the necessary facilities to handle such an emergency.' 'Flight tracking services and aviation sources, including posts on X, indicate that the plane is still en route to Rome as of 8:47 AM CST, with no confirmed landing yet reported. American Airlines has updated the flight status to reflect the diversion, though no additional specifics beyond a revised departure time from Rome have been officially released. This lack of detail is typical in active incidents, as authorities prioritize securing the situation before making public statements.' 'This event adds to a recent wave of bomb threats targeting flights globally, many of which have turned out to be hoaxes but still cause significant operational upheaval. Passengers and crew aboard AA292 are likely to face thorough screenings upon landing, and the aircraft will be inspected meticulously. The financial and logistical impact on American Airlines could be considerable, depending on the duration of the delay and any findings from the investigation.' 'For now, the situation remains fluid. More concrete information—such as whether the threat was a hoax, the condition of the passengers, or the timeline for resuming the journey—will likely emerge once the plane lands in Rome and authorities complete their initial response. Keep an eye on official updates from American Airlines or aviation authorities for the latest developments.'
