Created Friday, Apr 18th 2025 17:05Z, last updated Friday, Apr 18th 2025 17:05Z
A Philippines AirAsia Airbus A320-200, registration RP-C8964 performing flight
Z2-430 from Manila to Puerto Princesa (Philippines) with 166 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of Manila's runway 06 when the crew stopped the climb at 6000 feet reporting an engine (CFM56) problem and returned to Manila for a safe landing on runway 06 about 13 minutes after departure.
A replacement A320-200 registration RP-C8976 reached Puerto Princesa with a delay of about 2.5 hours.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Manila about 35 hours after landing.
Philippines CAAP reported an engine issue prompting the crew to return to Manila.
The airline reported a minor technical issue.
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