A TUI Airways flight to Cyprus has declared an emergency after takeoff from United Kingdom.
TUI flight BY6754 departed Cardiff to Pafos in Cyprus. Due to a technical issue (engine), the Boeing 737-800 stopped the climb and circled West of CWL Airport.
Pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700) and climbed to 12,000 feet before circling again South-West of Birmingham.
UPDATE 17:10 BST
The aircraft (registration G-TAWY) is holding 7,000 feet, close to BHX Airport.
UPDATE 17:15 BST
Services getting ready for TUI flight BY6754 emergency landing in Birmingham.
UPDATE 17:26 BST
The Boeing aircraft is on final approach to BHX.
UPDATE 17:29 BST
Landed safely on runway 33.
UPDATE 17:30 BST
Emergency vehicles rushing to TUI flight BY6754.
UPDATE 17:40 BST
The aircraft is now taxiing to stand.
