16 Jun 2018

Engine problems force Air NZ flight to turn around

5:55 pm on 16 June 2018

An Air New Zealand flight from Singapore to Auckland has been forced to turn around due to engine problems.

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Photo: 123RF

Flight NZ281 was forced to return to Singapore yesterday after an issue was identified with the oil system on one of the engines.

Air New Zealand says the incident is not related to global problems with Rolls-Royce engines.

More than 200 passengers were on board.

The airline says the aircraft has been checked and is due to depart again shortly.

Flight NZ282 from Auckland to Singapore has also been delayed.

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