
FlyWithFavour
February 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
*Breaking News: Air France Flight AF446 Declares Emergency Over the Atlantic*
Aviation authorities have confirmed that *Air France Flight AF446*, en route from *Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)*, has declared an emergency while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft, an *Airbus A330-200*, is currently diverting to *Gander International Airport (YQX), Canada*.
*Details of the Incident:*
- The nature of the emergency has not yet been confirmed, but initial reports suggest a possible *technical issue* or *medical emergency* onboard.
- The aircraft was cruising at *approximately 35,000 feet* when the emergency was declared.
- Air Traffic Control and emergency response teams at Gander are on high alert, preparing for the aircraft’s arrival.
*Current Status:*
- The aircraft is currently on a safe descent toward Gander, with estimated landing in the next hour.
- No distress signal (Mayday) has been reported yet, but the airline and aviation authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Passengers and crew onboard remain the *top priority*, and Air France is expected to issue an official statement soon. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Stay tuned for further details.