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Mechanical issue forces Qantas plane back

A mechanical issue has forced a Qantas A380 plane flying from Melbourne to Dubai to turn around and land in Sydney.

A file photo of a Qantas A380
A file photo of a Qantas A380 Source: AAP

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A Qantas A380 plane en route from Melbourne to Dubai has been forced to land in Sydney due to a mechanical issue.

A Qantas spokesman told AAP that engine vibrations were higher than normal, prompting the decision to land in Sydney where a replacement aircraft was available.

The plane which left Melbourne on Monday night touched down safely just before 7am on Tuesday and passengers will depart on another flight later in the morning.


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