Overview

• The crew activated a Squawk 7700 emergency transponder code—a signal that immediately alerts all air traffic control centres—after detecting a fault mid-flight.
• The Airbus A320 operating flight EZY57NP diverted to Paris Charles de Gaulle and landed safely at 17:25 local time following reports of unusual hydraulic noises before departure.
• At least six fire engines were stationed on the runway and French police boarded the aircraft after passengers disembarked as part of standard safety protocols.
• easyJet confirmed that engineers were unable to resolve the technical issue in Paris, prompting the diversion for safety reasons.
• This incident is the latest in a string of easyJet diversions since February, ranging from medical emergencies to hydraulic failures, underscoring the airline’s reliance on established contingency procedures.