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British Airways transatlantic flight BA295 to Chicago ORD is declaring an emergency over Ireland
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Key Points:
- British Airways Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER, declared an emergency after a rapid descent from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet over Ireland, likely due to a cabin depressurization event.
- The flight crew issued a squawk 7700 emergency code and coordinated with air traffic control while evaluating an emergency diversion.
- The aircraft made a U-turn and returned to London Heathrow without jettisoning fuel, burning 30 tons of fuel by lowering the landing gear in a holding pattern to reduce weight.
- BA295 safely landed on runway 27L at Heathrow after the emergency return, with the airline scheduling a new departure later in the day.
- The incident remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
