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NEWS British Airways 767 to Athens returns to Heathrow because of fuel leak to one engine over the English Channel

Last updated: January 20, 2016, 21:48 UTC
Published: Monday, November 9, 2015, at 18:22 UTC
Category: News
Author: Melanie Kraft
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Today, A British Airways flight to Athens, operating on 767 G-BZHA, departed London at 12:37 – and had to return to Heathrow once it was over the English Channel because the crew noticed a fuel leak and had to shut down one of the engines of the aircraft.

Crew stopped the climb at 20,000ft and turned back to Heathrow and had a safe landing.

Later on today, a replacement aircraft, longhaul configured 767 G-BNWM, after returning from Calgary, departed London at 17:38 and is expected to arrive at Athens at 22:40. The return flight BA633 will depart Athens at 23:30 (5 hours late) and is expected to arrive at Heathrow at 01:27 tomorrow morning.

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ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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