Created Saturday, May 21st 2022 18:59Z, last updated Saturday, May 21st 2022 18:59Z
An Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300, registration EI-DUZ performing flight
EI-105 from Dublin (Ireland) to New York JFK,NY (USA) with 237 people on board, was enroute at FL310 about 240nm west of Dublin about to enter Oceanic Airspace when the crew decided to return to Dublin. About 15 minutes after turning around the aircraft descended normally to FL150 then FL100 and entered a hold to burn off fuel. The aircraft landed safely back on Dublin's runway 10R about 2.5 hours after departure.
A replacement A330-300 registration EI-FNG reached New York with a delay of about 5.5 hours.
The airline reported the aircraft returned due to a technical issue.
On May 21st 2022 The Aviation Herald received information there was an issue with the seal of one of the aft doors.
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