BREAKING: Qantas has issued a mayday alert for a flight bound for Sydney from Auckland. 7NEWS
Qantas has issued a mayday alert for a flight bound for Sydney from Auckland on Wednesday afternoon.The flight is currently over the water, Flight Radar indicated.
A mayday call is issued when a flight is in grave and imminent danger and needs immediate assistance, according toOnce the call is issued controllers alert aviation rescue, firefighting and emergency services with details on how to respond. They also provide assistance to pilots.
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