It was the triggering of a fire indicator in the hold that forced the pilots to initiate emergency measures to return to Quebec.
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However, “initial investigation of the aircraft by emergency services revealed no evidence of heat or fire,” Sunwing told Noovo Info. “The aircraft is currently the subject of a thorough investigation by maintenance teams and local authorities,” it added.
It is also confirmed that a new aircraft will be used to send passengers to Varadero later this Monday.
Data from the specialized site Flightaware shows that a Boeing 737-800 which took off around 7:39 a.m. had to be diverted. The plane returned to dry land around 9:20 a.m.
The aircraft was at an altitude of 10,980 meters when the turnaround was made.
According to Aéroports de Montréal, “the plane landed safely” and the maneuver had “no impact on airport operations,” commented spokesperson Eric Forest.
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