Cathay Pacific flight from Paris CDG to Hong Kong is declaring an emergency.
Cathay Pacific flight #CX260 to Hong Kong departed Paris CDG terminal 1 today at 11:35 UTC.
The Boeing 777-300ER stopped the climb at 8,000 ft and started to hold then climbed to 11,000 ft for another hold.
The crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) 40 minutes after the departure from runway 09R at Paris CDG Airport.
The Flight is operated by a Boeing 777-300ER (registration B-KQM) which is 10 years old.
Dumping/burning fuel
The Boeing 777 is currently dumping/burning fuel in order to reduce the weight before returning.
Still holding
More than one hour after departure, the Boeing 777 is still holding FL110.
Returning to CDG
Flight CX260 is being vectored back to Paris CDG.
Back to Paris
Cathay Pacific has landed on runway 26R at CDG 1 hour and 36 minutes after departure due to a technical issue.