Dubai: Etihad Airways on Wednesday said a Sydney-bound passenger jet made an emergency landing after it returned to Abu Dhabi International Airport due to a faulty engine.
Roughly 30 minutes into the flight following an 11.15am departure on Tuesday from the airport, Flight EY450 returned to Abu Dhabi to ensure the safety of 329 passengers aboard the Boeing 777.
No injuries were reported.
“Etihad Airways flight EY450 to Sydney returned to Abu Dhabi shortly after take-off following the failure of one of the aircraft’s engines,” a spokesperson told Gulf News in an emailed statement on Wednesday.
The airline lauded its crew for bringing the plane back safely.
“The pilots and cabin crew carried out the emergency procedures before landing which they practise regularly during their routine training details. The crew are to be commended for their calm professionalism which ensured a safe outcome for all our guests,” the spokesperson said.
“The aircraft is undergoing corrective maintenance action and an alternative aircraft operated the new service. Local hotel accommodation was arranged for the 329 passengers who were re-booked on to later flights to Australia.”
