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AIRLIVE > All articles > Emergency > Virgin Atlantic #VS8 from Los Angeles is declaring an emergency over Ireland
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Virgin Atlantic #VS8 from Los Angeles is declaring an emergency over Ireland

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Last updated: February 8, 2025, 08:55 UTC
Published: Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 07:59 UTC
Category: Emergency
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: Virgin Atlantic #VS8 from Los Angeles is declaring an emergency
Tail: Aircraft: Airbus A350-1041
Data: G-VJAM LHR VS VS8
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A Virgin Atlantic flight from Los Angeles to London has declared an emergency.

The flight VS8 departed Los Angeles at 15:22 PST yesterday for a 10h 20m flight to London Heathrow.

The crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) while entering Irish airspace, one hour from London LHR.

The flight is operated by an Airbus A350K (registration G-VJAM).

UPDATE #1
The flight is still cruising at 38,000 ft while entering soon UK airspace. Continuing to Heathrow.

UPDATE #2
The A350 has started its approach to London.

UPDATE #3
Flight VS8 is on final approach to runway 09L.

UPDATE #4
The flight has safely landed on runway 27L.

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