BREAKING AirAsia flight just returned to Velana International Airport (Maldives) for an emergency landing after flames and loud bangs were noticed from an engine

AirAsia flight #FD178 to Bangkok has made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Velana Airport in Maldives.

Flames and loud bangs were noticed from engine during takeoff of the Airbus A320 (reg. HS-BBT).