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Brazilian President Lula's Plane Lands Safely After Technical Issue

The aircraft circled Mexico City's Felipe Angeles airport for hours to burn fuel before landing safely.

  • Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's plane experienced a technical problem shortly after takeoff from Mexico City.
  • The Airbus A319 circled for nearly five hours to burn fuel before landing safely at Felipe Angeles airport.
  • Lula, his wife, and 14 other passengers, including cabinet members and lawmakers, were on board and remained calm but concerned.
  • The Brazilian air force confirmed that all safety procedures were successfully carried out during the incident.
  • Initial reports suggest the technical issue may have been caused by a bird strike.
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