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Delta A330 Undergoing Repairs in Azores After Engine Glitch

Maintenance crews have begun work at Lajes Airport to inspect the Airbus A330 after the emergency diversion

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Overview

  • Technicians at Lajes Airport in Terceira Island have commenced inspections and repairs on Flight 127’s Airbus A330
  • The flight crew diverted four hours into the Madrid–New York route after detecting engine trouble and landed safely on July 6
  • All 282 passengers and 13 crew members deplaned without injury and were accommodated overnight before a relief aircraft completed their journey to New York
  • Delta has apologized to affected travelers and reached out directly to offer compensation for delays and disruptions
  • Officials note Lajes Airport’s strategic role in transatlantic diversions as recent midair incidents have prompted closer industry safety scrutiny