In the last few moments, an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 from Bilbao to Dublin has declared an emergency near Cardiff.
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EI749 between Bilbao and Dublin is being operated by EI-CVB, one of the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft.
Updates: Aer Lingus A320 To Dublin Declares Emergency…
This is a developing story. Updates below.
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UPDATE #1 @ 1718 UK time – Aer Lingus flight EI749 looks to be diverting to Cardiff Airport, with the nature of the emergency unknown currently.
UPDATE #2 @ 1719 UK time – Aer Lingus flight EI749 from Bilbao is already on the base leg, passing through 7,000 feet as it aims for a very fast descent and subsequent approach into Cardiff.
UPDATE #3 @ 1722 UK time – EI749 currently passing through 4,000 feet as it prepares for its diversion into the Welsh airport. Cause of the emergency still unclear at this time.
UPDATE #4 @ 1723 UK time – As per Planespotters, EI-CVB is a 22.8 year old Airbus A320 that was delivered new to the Irish carrier back in February 2001.
UPDATE #5 @ 1725 UK time – Cardiff or Bristol looking like the most likely diversion fields for EI749.
UPDATE #6 @ 1727 UK time – Aer Lingus flight EI749 is going on base for either Cardiff or Bristol. Unclear to tell as both runways share same magnetic heading.
UPDATE #7 @ 1728 UK time – Cardiff confirmed as EI749 enters final for the Welsh airport.
UPDATE #8 @ 1731 UK time – TOUCHDOWN! Aer Lingus flight EI749 from Bilbao to Dublin has appeared to have landed safely into Cardiff following its emergency broadcast call a couple of minutes ago.
UPDATE #9 @ 1732 UK time – Medical emergency potentially? A heli-med has also just landed into Cardiff Airport at the same time the Aer Lingus flight has landed.
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