Air France flight from Paris CDG to to Newcastle has declared an emergency.
Air France flight AF1058 has declared an emergency after landing attempt on runway 25 at Newcastle airport, UK.
The wind is gusting up to 43 kt from 240° this morning at Newcastle airport, making landings very challenging.
The crew declared an emergency due to low fuel and required a diversion.
The flight is operated by an Embraer 190 (registration F-HBLL).
UPDATE 11:05 GMT
Flight AF1058 is diverting to Edinburgh.
UPDATE 11:22 GMT
The aircraft has landed runway 24 at Edinburgh Airport.
The airline is planning a short stopover and will resume the flight to Newcastle when the wind will calm down.
