The BelugaXL 4
A BROUGHTON-BOUND Beluga aircraft landed in Birmingham after declaring an in-flight emergency.
Airbus' Beluga 4 was travelling to Broughton on Thursday afternoon when the incident occurred.
The aircraft landed at Birmingham Airport and was met by three fire engines.
An Airbus spokesperson said: "The crew of Beluga 4 reported a technical issue with the aircraft, so followed standard procedure and diverted to Birmingham, where they landed safely.
"The aircraft will remain at the airport while technicians are dispatched."
ALERT The Beluga #4 made an emergency landing at Birmingham, followed by emergency vehicles https://t.co/3lQIlZ9ecs pic.twitter.com/p41FJ0FQlP
— AIRLIVE (@airlivenet) March 3, 2022
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