Cargolux confirmsIndependent investigation underway into Findel emergency landing

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Cargolux has confirmed that an independent investigation is underway by AET, the Administration of Technical Investigations, following an incident involving one of its aircraft at Luxembourg airport on Sunday 14 May.
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The airline said in a press release that it will continue to work closely with AET to establish the cause of Sunday’s dramatic emergency landing, which closed Findel runway for much of the evening. It added that more information concerning the circumstances will be communicated once it is available.

Cargolux said it would like to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the CGDIS emergency services, luxAirport, LuxairCargo, other relevant authorities, and its employees who all assisted in ensuring that the aircraft could be towed off the runway in the shortest possible time. The airline said it is grateful for their swift and professional response to the incident.

Richard Forson, Cargolux President and CEO said:

“On behalf of Cargolux, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all entities involved in the recovery operations for their quick action, competence, and collaboration. I would also like to thank the passengers traveling through Luxembourg airport at the time of the incident for their patience while repair work was underway.”

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