A Loganair flight diverted safely to Glasgow Airport today after declaring a mid-air emergency, bringing an unscheduled but fortunately safe end to what had begun as a routine journey from Inverness to Manchester.
The incident occurred on Saturday 8 August, when the aircraft activated the internationally recognised 7700 emergency transponder code, which alerts air traffic control that a flight requires urgent assistance. The flight was subsequently directed to Glasgow Airport, located in Paisley, where it landed without incident.
At this stage, the exact cause of the emergency has not been officially confirmed by the airline or relevant authorities. It would not be appropriate to speculate on the reason for the declaration until verified information is available.
Importantly, there are currently no reports of injuries to passengers or crew. There is also no indication of any continuing disruption to operations at Glasgow Airport following the aircraft's arrival.
Glasgow Airport serves the wider Paisley and Renfrewshire area and is one of Scotland's busiest airports, handling a significant volume of domestic and international traffic each day. Loganair is a Scottish regional airline operating routes across the United Kingdom and beyond.
This network will continue to monitor the situation and will publish further updates as credible, confirmed information becomes available. If you have any direct and factual information relevant to this incident, please feel free to get in touch with us through our usual contact channels.