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British Airways BA187 to Austin is declaring an emergency after takeoff

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Last updated: May 17, 2025, 17:40 UTC
Published: Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 16:35 UTC
Category: Emergency Europe
Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: British Airways
Tail: Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
Data: BA BA187 G-ZBJA LHR
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A flight from London Heathrow to Austin has declared an emergency after takeoff.

The Boeing 787-8 departed on runway 09R from London Heathrow Airport to Austin, Texas.

Pilots stopped the climb at 10,000 feet few minutes after takeoff and turned around due to a technical issue.

The crew of the aircraft (registration G-ZBJA) declared an emergency (squawk 7700).

UPDATE 17:45 BST
The flight is circling over the Channel to burn/dump fuel before returning.

UPDATE 18:07 BST
The flight is out of holding pattern, now returning to London Heathrow.

UPDATE 18:25 BST
Flight BA187 is on approach to runway 09L.

UPDATE 18:35 BST
Safely landed on runway 09L. Vacated the runway, being inspected.

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