Qantas A380 flight from Melbourne to Dubai forced back to Sydney
A Qantas A380 plane en route from Melbourne to Dubai has been forced to land in Sydney due to a mechanical issue.
A Qantas A380 plane en route from Melbourne to Dubai has been forced to land in Sydney due to a mechanical issue.
A Qantas spokesman told AAP that engine vibrations were higher than normal, prompting the decision to land in Sydney where a replacement aircraft was available.
The plane which left Melbourne on Monday night touched down safely just before 7am on Tuesday and passengers will depart on another flight later in the morning.
AAP
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