A Jet2.com Boeing 757-200, registration G-LSAN performing a test flight from Manchester,EN to Manchester,EN (UK), was in the initial climb out of Manchester's runway 05L when the right hand engine (RB211) emitted a loud bang and streaks of flame. The aircraft levelled off at 5000 feet and returned to Manchester for a safe landing on runway 05R about 25 minutes after departure.
The airline reported the crew returned to Manchester as a precaution following a minor fault. The aircraft had been on a test flight.
The aircraft had flown a rotation to Bodrum (Turkey) on Aug 8th 2020.