Created Tuesday, Sep 9th 2025 15:54Z, last updated Tuesday, Sep 9th 2025 15:54Z
A DElta Airlines Airbus A350-900, registration N521DN performing flight DL-161 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Minneapolis,MN (USA), was climbing though FL340 out of Amsterdam when the crew descended the aircraft back to FL330 and decided to return to Amsterdam reporting a problem with their pneumatic system (PAD). The aircraft landed safely on Amsterdam's runway 18C about 70 minutes after departure.

The flight was cancelled.

The airline reported the aircraft returned as a precaution due to a mechanical problem with the pneumatic system of the aircraft.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Amsterdam 29 hours after landing.

Related Flight: DL161, Delta Air Lines News
Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€/$: Claim for delay, cancellation, or baggage issues >
Flight-schedule data supplied by Aviation Edge Real-time Flight Schedules API.