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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow flight forced to divert amid 'technical issue'
TUI Flight BY413 departed the city at 3.25pm on Thursday, August 7, bound for Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport in Egypt. The aircraft was expected to land in Egypt at around 10.30pm the same day. However, according to data on Flight Radar, the flight was diverted to Manchester Airport whilst flying over the North Sea due to a 'minor technical issue'. READ NEXT: Huge queues pictured at Glasgow Airport after 'issue' (Image: Flight Radar) It is understood that the issue related to a weather radar system and was resolved within two hours. The flight later departed Manchester Airport shortly after 6pm and touched down in Egypt at around 1am on Friday, August 8.
Egypt Independent
19-05-2025
- Egypt Independent
Tourist dies after billboard collapses at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
A Kazakh tourist was killed and two others were injured on Sunday after an advertising billboard collapsed inside International Departure, Terminal II at the Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport on Sunday. The passengers were waiting to board their flight to Astana on SCAT flight DV 2570. The passengers were immediately transferred to Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital to receive the necessary medical care, the statement added. Despite intensive medical efforts, one of them died from her injuries, while the condition of the two injured passengers stabilized after receiving the necessary first aid. The Public Prosecution was immediately notified and began investigations to determine the circumstances of the incident. The flight was also cleared for takeoff after all required technical and security measures were taken. The injured woman and her daughter were exempt from travel, and provided with hotel accommodation until they received the necessary medical care. The Egyptian Civil Aviation Ministry issued a statement expressing its sincere regret and condolences. The statement continued: 'As part of the Egyptian state's commitment to immediate communication and providing all forms of support, a call was held between the Minister of Civil Aviation, the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, and the Kazakh Consul in Cairo.' 'Sincere condolences were conveyed for this great loss, and an official, transparent investigation was confirmed by the Public Prosecution Office, and the necessary measures were taken to ensure full support for the passengers and their families,' the statement added.
