Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Kenya Airways plane intercepted, diverted from Heathrow to Stansted Airport after ‘incident’: UK authorities By: FOXNews.com October 12, 2023 at 13:47 PM EDT Essex Police in the United Kingdom said officers were "attending an incident" at Stansted Airport in London after a flight from Nairobi was diverted. Police in the United Kingdom are responding to an "incident" after a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi, Kenya, was diverted from Heathrow to Stansted Airport on Thursday, authorities said.Essex Police confirmed on social media that officers were responding, though released no further details.The Royal Air Force intercepted the plane en route to Heathrow in London, the BBC reported, citing police. The Ministry of Defense said Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters were launched "as a precaution this afternoon to investigate a civilian aircraft which was approaching the U.K."POLICE INVESTIGATE BOMB THREAT AT BWI AIRPORT TERMINAL, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY: REPORTSThe plane "remained in contact with air traffic controllers throughout, and was escorted to Stansted Airport where it landed safely," the ministry said.Stansted said the Kenya Airways 787 landed safely on Thursday afternoon and is parked at a remote stand, away from the terminal.2 STABBED, INCLUDING POLICE OFFICER, IN SECURITY TERMINAL AT ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTIt was unclear whether the situation aboard the plane was still ongoing or whether any passengers remained inside.Stansted is about 30 miles north of London, and is used for flights when there are security incidents because of its remote location.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Kenya Airways plane intercepted, diverted from Heathrow to Stansted Airport after ‘incident’: UK authorities By: FOXNews.com October 12, 2023 at 13:47 PM EDT Essex Police in the United Kingdom said officers were "attending an incident" at Stansted Airport in London after a flight from Nairobi was diverted. Police in the United Kingdom are responding to an "incident" after a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi, Kenya, was diverted from Heathrow to Stansted Airport on Thursday, authorities said.Essex Police confirmed on social media that officers were responding, though released no further details.The Royal Air Force intercepted the plane en route to Heathrow in London, the BBC reported, citing police. The Ministry of Defense said Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters were launched "as a precaution this afternoon to investigate a civilian aircraft which was approaching the U.K."POLICE INVESTIGATE BOMB THREAT AT BWI AIRPORT TERMINAL, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY: REPORTSThe plane "remained in contact with air traffic controllers throughout, and was escorted to Stansted Airport where it landed safely," the ministry said.Stansted said the Kenya Airways 787 landed safely on Thursday afternoon and is parked at a remote stand, away from the terminal.2 STABBED, INCLUDING POLICE OFFICER, IN SECURITY TERMINAL AT ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTIt was unclear whether the situation aboard the plane was still ongoing or whether any passengers remained inside.Stansted is about 30 miles north of London, and is used for flights when there are security incidents because of its remote location.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd