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TUI Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester After Engine Fire

A TUI flight from Manchester to Cape Verde was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames coming from one of the aircraft's engines. The incident is believed to have been caused by a bird strike. The aircraft landed safely back at Manchester Airport, where it was met by emergency services. Passengers praised the pilots and cabin crew for their calm and professional handling of the serious in-flight situation.

Official Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrp3zzzp71o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss