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Etihad flight diverted after technical fault warning on board

Sydney - The crew on board Etihad flight EY450 landed the plane at Adelaide Airport.

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An Etihad Airways flight travelling from Abu Dhabi to Sydney made a safe landing at Australia's Adelaide Airport early on Saturday after a warning indicator activated within the cockpit.

Crew on board Etihad flight EY450 landed the plane at 5am (1830 GMT) at Adelaide Airport, in the state of South Australia.

The Boeing 777 passenger jet had 349 passengers on board who disembarked via emergency exits, according to online news service Adelaide Advertiser.

In a statement issued to Khaleej Times, the airline said:

"Etihad Airways flight EY450, from Abu Dhabi to Sydney, diverted to Adelaide Airport following a warning indication within the cockpit and suspected technical fault that is undergoing investigation. The aircraft landed at 5am (local time) and was inspected by engineers as guests were taken to the terminal and provided refreshments and regular updates. Due to crew rest requirements, Etihad is assisting guests to their ultimate destination on other airlines."

Passengers would make their onward journeys via other airlines due to crew rest requirements, the airline said.
Additionally Saturday's Etihad flight EY451, from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, had been cancelled and passengers would be rescheduled on later Etihad services out of Sydney, the airline said.
"Etihad Airways apologises for the inconvenience. The safety of our guests and crew is of paramount importance," it said in the statement.
(With inputs from Reuters)
 

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