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Sensor fault thought responsible for grounding Qantas plane

An intermittent fault indicator in the cockpit is thought to be responsible for forcing a Qantas flight heading from Singapore to London to make an emergency landing in Azerbaijan.

Our flight from Singapore to London has made an unscheduled landing at Baku Airport in Azerbaijan after pilots received an intermittent fault indicator in the cockpit.

Engineers will inspect the aircraft prior to continuing its journey.

Although it was considered likely to be a sensor fault, the aircraft diverted to Baku as a safety precaution.

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