A KLM flight to Rio De Janeiro has turned around over Atlantic and declared an emergency.
The aircraft (registration PH-BKH) departed Amsterdam more than one hour late at 14:00 CEST instead of scheduled 12:50.
It was cruising at 34,000ft when the Boeing 787-10 turned around off Portugal coast.
About 3 hours into the flight, the crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) while over France.
UPDATE 17:15 CEST
We have confirmation the flight KL705 is returning to Amsterdam.
UPDATE 18:05 CEST
Landed on runway 18C.
UPDATE 18:25 CEST
At stand E8.
UPDATE
Aircraft change in progress: Previous PH-BKH will become PH-BKG with ETD 20:45 local time. Delay of around 8 hrs.
