British Airways transatlantic flight BA295 to Chicago ORD is declaring an emergency over Ireland

British Airways Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER bound for Chicago, declared an emergency over Ireland about an hour after departing London Heathrow. The aircraft descended from 37,000 to 9,000 feet, squawked 7700, and returned to Heathrow. It burned 30 tonnes of fuel before landing. A new departure is scheduled for 17:30 local time.

Source: British Airways transatlantic flight BA295 to Chicago ORD is declaring an emergency over Ireland — airlive

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