A Boeing 787 from Philadelphia is declaring an emergency on approach to Edinburgh

Last updated: June 15, 2025, 06:09 UTC

Published: Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 05:43 UTC

Category: Emergency Europe Tracking UK

Author: AIRLIVE contibutors

Airline: American AirlinesTail:

Aircraft: Boeing 787-8

Data: AA AA278 EDI N880BJ

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American Airlines flight AA278 is declaring an emergency on approach to Edinburgh.

The Boeing 787-8 (registration N880BJ) has declared an emergency after crossing Atlantic while starting approach to EDI Airport.

Pilots required priority landing when declaring an emergency (squawk 7700).

UPDATE 07:03 BST
The flight AA278 safely landed on runway 24 then taxied to stand 5.

TAGGED:AA AA278 EDI N880BJ

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