Singapore Airlines flight from Melbourne to Changi turns back after technical issue


Several people posted footage on social media of the plane appearing to dump fuel so it could land within the landing weight. - Photo: SCREENGRAB FROM ALL AREAS CHAUFFEUR SERVICES

SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for the Republic from Melbourne returned to Melbourne Airport on Wednesday (Oct 29) after the aircraft experienced a technical issue while in the air.

In a media reply, the national carrier said Flight SQ228 returned to the Australian airport shortly after take-off, and it had dumped fuel to land within the landing weight.

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