An aircraft of Ethiopian Airlines, which was on its way to Bengaluru from Riyadh, was diverted to Mumbai airport.

The freighter flight of Ethiopian Airlines from Riyadh to Bengaluru makes an emergency landing in Mumbai due to hydraulic leakage.

The freighter flight of Ethiopian Airlines from Riyadh to Bengaluru makes an emergency landing in Mumbai due to hydraulic leakage.On its way to Bengaluru from Riyadh, an aircraft of Ethiopian Airlines was diverted to Mumbai airport on November 8, 2020. The aircraft had eight crew members and was facing some technical problems.

Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) confirmed that the airline ET690 from Riyadh to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport was diverted to Mumbai because of hydraulic leakage. The flight landed safely in Mumbai without any major damages. Precautionary measures were taken after a request was made to the Mumbai Fire Department.

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