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