Brisbane to Singapore flight diverted to Perth

SINGAPORE AIRLINES AIRBUS A350-941 9V-SHM (MSN 379)

A Singapore Airlines flight traveling from Brisbane (BNE/YBBN) to Singapore (SIN/WSSS) was diverted to Perth (PER/YPPH) in the early hours of the 8th of July after the aircraft experienced a technical issue while in the air. Flight SQ246 had departed Brisbane Airport at 11.55pm on the 7th of July and was originally scheduled to arrive at Changi Airport at 5.45am the following morning.

Flight tracking website Flightradar24 showed the plane leaving Brisbane, on the eastern coast of Australia, and travelling towards Broome on the north-western edge of the country before turning south. In response to queries, SIA said the Airbus A350-900 experienced a major technical issue and landed uneventfully in Perth with 272 passengers and 15 crew members at 4.58am Perth local time.

The aircraft required a spare part and additional repair time a Singapore Airlines spokesperson said. Passengers were given food and drinks while waiting for a replacement aircraft, the SIA spokesperson added. Flight SQ246 was then renumbered SQ9224 and departed Perth on July 8 at around 4.40pm local time and was estimated to arrive in Singapore at around 9.40pm.

“We provided all the necessary assistance to the affected passengers, including the rebooking of connecting flights and hotel accommodation in Singapore, if required,” the SIA spokesperson said.

“SIA sincerely apologises to all affected passengers for any inconvenience caused.”

Aircraft Information:

Airline: Singapore Airlines

Code: SQ/SIA

Aircraft: Airbus A350-941 

Registration: 9V-SHM

Serial Number: 379

Engines: 2 x RR Trent XWB

First Flew: 17 January 2020

Age: 5.6 Years