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Air France Beirut–Paris Flight Diverts to Munich After In-Flight Emergency, Lands Safely

Officials cite a technical issue as investigators examine reports of a burning smell on board.

Overview

  • Flight AF565, an Airbus A330-200, diverted Sunday evening en route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle from Beirut.
  • The crew declared a general emergency and transmitted transponder code 7700 while cruising over southern Germany.
  • The aircraft touched down safely in Munich at 20:19 and taxied to a stand without assistance, according to the airport.
  • No injuries were reported; more than 200 passengers disembarked and were put up in hotels with their baggage.
  • The jet remained in Munich on Monday as Air France and authorities probed the cause and arranged onward travel.