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Singapore Airlines A380 Turns Back to Frankfurt After Defect Detected Over Azerbaijan

Singapore Airlines confirmed the turnback, providing no detail on the fault or on why a nearer diversion was not used.

Overview

  • Flight SQ325 reversed course over the Caspian region after the crew detected a technical issue and landed back in Frankfurt about 8 hours 55 minutes after departure, according to flight-tracking data.
  • Roughly 400 passengers were rebooked, leading to significant delays, with one traveler reporting a total journey time to Singapore of about 40 hours.
  • The aircraft was inspected in Frankfurt and then resumed service, flying to Munich before continuing to Singapore, according to media reports.
  • Coverage differs on the final arrival day in Singapore, with some outlets citing Sunday and others Monday.
  • The airline has not disclosed the nature of the defect or its rationale for bypassing closer diversion options, leaving key operational details unanswered.