American Airlines AA293 Delhi-New York Declares Emergency

Update 04:33 UTC

Flight data shows that flight crew transmitted the emergency transponder code 7700 at 04:08 UTC this morning, whilst in cruising flight at FL340 (34,000 feet).

The flight, originally bound for New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), then diverted south and has hastened a direct track to London, presently maintaining FL340.

The aircraft was operating today’s AA293 long haul service from Delhi Indira Ghandi International Airport (DEL).