A passenger plane heading for Aberdeen Airport has performed an emergency landing in Edinburgh after declaring an in-air incident.
The Loganair flight left George Best Belfast City Airport around 1.40pm this afternoon, with an Embraer 145 jet assigned for the journey.
However, flight monitoring websites show that the plane circled around near the Scottish Borders, before descending into Edinburgh Airport around 2.40pm.
One website tweeted that the crew had reported or "squawked" a 7700 emergency. A 7700 emergency code means that all air traffic control facilities in the area are immediately alerted that the aircraft has an emergency situation.
It's then up to the crew of the plane to let Air Traffic Control know what the exact situation is. “Squawking” is a way of an aircraft declaring an emergency with traffic control, so they can receive on-the-ground assistance.
Loganair said that the emergency landing was due to a "technical issue" and alternative travel to Aberdeen was now being arranged.
A spokesperson said: “A Loganair flight operating between Belfast and Aberdeen made a precautionary landing in Edinburgh today after a technical issue arose.
“The aircraft landed without incident at Edinburgh Airport and alternative travel is being arranged for all passengers.
"The safety of passengers and crew is of utmost importance to us at Loganair and we thank all involved for their patience.”
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