A Qantas spokesperson said, “A mayday call was issued by the pilot because of intermittent flashing of the cargo hold fire indicator.”
Auckland Airport confirmed emergency services were on standby earlier this morning for an inbound aircraft which had reported issues.
“The aircraft has now landed safely,” said a spokesperson
”The airfield is now returning to normal but there may be some slight delays for departing and arriving flights.“
Fire crews from Auckland International Airport Rescue, Mangere, Papatoetoe, Onehunga, Otara, Otahuhu, Manurewa, Ellerslie, Mount Roskill, Papakura are at the airport.
Hato Hone St John is also responding to the incident after it was notified at 10.46am. A spokesperson said they had multiple units on scene.
“We will provide further updates as and when they come to hand.”
Moments after the aircraft landed the Boeing-737 moved off the runway and taxied a short distance away where it has remained for time.
It has since moved to a spot far from the terminal with the rescue vehicles following.
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