Virgin Atlantic flight VS354 departed London at 17:35 GMT from runway 09R for a 8-hour flight to Mumbai.

About one hour into the flight, the crew of the Boeing 787-9 decided to turn around over Germany border.

The flight is operated by a 9-year-old Dreamliner (registration G-VOOH).

The crew declared an emergency (squawk 7700) while holding 20,000 ft over The English Channel.

UPDATE 20:10 GMT
After holding to burn/dump fuel, the aircraft is returning. For members, you can watch live London Heathrow with ATC.

UPDATE 20:30 GMT
Fuel dump complete, approaching airport now, runway 09L.

UPDATE 20:34 GMT
Flight #VS354 has landed safely on runway 09L, taxiing to the gate.

UPDATE 20:36 GMT
Runway being inspected after heavy landing.

UPDATE 20:46 GMT
Arrived on stand.

The airline confirmed that flight VS354 29 November 2024 has been cancelled due to a technical issue. Passengers will be rebooked an alternative service.

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