Just Flying 1 Hour, Singapore Airlines Returns To Sydney Due To Technical Problems

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SYDNEY - Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights were forced to return to Sydney about an hour after taking off on Sunday 7 April due to technical problems.

Reporting from Channel News Asia, SIA SQ232 flights were originally scheduled to depart at 11.00 local time and arrive in Singapore at 17.30 p.m., according to flightradar24 flight tracking sites.

"The Airbus A380 plane landed safely back in Sydney at 12:42 local time," a SIA spokesman said in response to a question from CNA.

This airline adds technical problems related to aircraft caps. Flip is used to reduce the takeoff and landing distance of aircraft.

After technical problems were resolved on land in Sydney, the plane departed for Singapore at 16.19 p.m., an SIA spokesperson said.

The plane landed in Singapore at 22:24.

SIA said all affected passengers were given drinks and assistance while this problem was resolved.

"SIA sincerely apologizes to all affected customers for the inconvenience caused," the spokesman added.

"The safety of our customers and crew has always been our top priority."