UK bound British Airways jumbo jet declares emergency

A British Airways jumbo jet flying from the United States to the UK has declared an emergency this morning.
Flight BA290 is flying between Phoenix and London Heathrow. planefinder.netFlight BA290 is flying between Phoenix and London Heathrow. planefinder.net
Flight BA290 is flying between Phoenix and London Heathrow. planefinder.net

The Boeing 747 from Phoenix to Lond Heathrow declared the emergency at around 10am while over Northern Ireland.

The reason for the emergency is not currently known.

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