Emirates A380 from Dubai to London Declares Emergency

In the last few minutes, an Emirates Airbus A380 from Dubai to London Gatwick has declared an emergency.

EK15 is being operated by A6-EOZ, one of the airline’s Airbus A380s, which has turned around over the Munich area.

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Updates: Emirates A380 from Dubai to London Declares Emergency…

This is a developing story. Updates to follow below.

UPDATE #1 @ 1132 UK time – EK15 is descending through FL200 and is currently holding over the Munich area.

UPDATE #2 @ 1134 UK time – At this time, it is unclear what the cause of the emergency on this routine Emirates A380 flight between Dubai and London Gatwick.

UPDATE #3 @ 1135 UK time – EK15 is being operated by A6-EOZ, one of the airline’s Airbus A380s. As per Planespotters, the aircraft is 7.7 years old at the time of writing.

UPDATE #4 @ 1136 UK time – EK15, between Dubai and London Gatwick, is diverting to Munich Airport. Descending through 9,000 feet and is setting itself up for the approach.

UPDATE #5 @ 1139 UK time – EK15 is on the long-extended finals into Munich Airport, passing through 7,000 feet currently.

UPDATE #6 @ 1147 UK time – TOUCHDOWN! Emirates flight EK15, originally bound for London Gatwick from Dubai has appeared to have landed safely into Munich following its emergency squawk broadcast a few minutes ago.

UPDATE #7 @ 1148 UK time – EK15 has vacated the runway at Munich, and looks to be heading to a stand. Still awaiting reason for emergency.

UPDATE #8 @ 1212 UK time – The emergency seems to be medical-related, as the aircraft is scheduled to continue on to London Gatwick in the next hour.