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Azimuth flight from Yerevan returns after technical issue
An Azimuth flight from Yerevan to Mineralnye Vody turned back on October 29.
The airline said the crew decided to return because of a technical issue.
Flight-tracking services showed the plane sent an emergency signal about 20 minutes after takeoff.
The plane landed safely back in Yerevan, at 14:24 Moscow time, according to the airline.
The airline did not give details about the technical problem.
A replacement aircraft was being prepared to take passengers to Mineralnye Vody.
The sources do not say when the replacement flight would depart.
An Azimuth flight from Yerevan to Mineralnye Vody returned to its departure airport on 29 October after a technical issue, the airline said.
The crew landed safely at 14:24 Moscow time.
The aircraft had sent a general emergency signal about 20 minutes after takeoff, according to flight-tracking data cited by Vedomosti and URA.RU.
Azimuth said it was preparing a replacement aircraft to take passengers to their destination.
- Who
- The crew of Azimuth flight A46030 and its passengers.
- What
- The aircraft returned to Yerevan after a technical issue. The airline said a replacement aircraft was being prepared.
- When
- 29 October 2026. The aircraft landed at 14:24 Moscow time.
- Where
- The flight was travelling from Yerevan, Armenia, to Mineralnye Vody, Russia, and returned to Yerevan airport.
- Why
- The airline said the return was due to a technical issue. The reason for the emergency signal was not known, Vedomosti reported.
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The aircraft sent a general emergency signal, according to flight-tracking data cited by Vedomosti and URA.RU.
The aircraft landed safely back at the airport in Yerevan.
Azimuth said it was preparing a replacement aircraft to take passengers to Mineralnye Vody.
- Flight
- A46030
- Route
- Yerevan to Mineralnye Vody
- Date
- 29 October 2026
- Landing time
- 14:24 Moscow time
- Replacement aircraft
- Azimuth said one was being prepared
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The crew of Azimuth flight A46030 Yerevan - Mineralnye Vody on 29 October decided to return to the departure airport for technical reasons. At 14:24 Moscow time, the aircraft landed safely