RAF Fighter Jets 'Escort Pakistan International Airlines Plane.
- 5 years ago
RAF fighter jets are escorting a Pakistan International Airlines plane to Stansted Airport after it was diverted from Manchester Airport.
The Ministry of Defence confirms: "Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby have been launched to investigate an incident involving a civilian aircraft within UK airspace."
There are 297 passengers on board the plane which took off from Lahore, Reuters reports.
Manchester Airport tells Huffington Post UK flight PK709 had been scheduled to land at 2.30pm.
An Essex Police spokeswoman said: "An incident has occurred on an aircraft. Police and partners are responding."
The incident is not thought to be terrorism-related at this stage, it is understood.
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The Ministry of Defence confirms: "Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby have been launched to investigate an incident involving a civilian aircraft within UK airspace."
There are 297 passengers on board the plane which took off from Lahore, Reuters reports.
Manchester Airport tells Huffington Post UK flight PK709 had been scheduled to land at 2.30pm.
An Essex Police spokeswoman said: "An incident has occurred on an aircraft. Police and partners are responding."
The incident is not thought to be terrorism-related at this stage, it is understood.
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