Say Again!!! Scandinavian Airlines loss of communication mid-flight
SAS A20N over North Sea losses communication A SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration EI-SIU performing flight SK-4609 from Oslo (Norway) to Manchester,EN (UK), was enroute at FL380 over the North Sea when the crew lost contact with Air Traffic Control. The Royal Air Force dispatched two Typhoon Fighter Aircraft to intercept the A320, which entered a hold (one racetrack) near Newcastle upon Tyne,EN (UK) in the meantime. The aircraft subsequently continued the flight to Manchester accompanied by the Typhoons and landed safely on Manchester's runway 23R about 50 minutes after the aircraft entered the hold. The aircraft remained on the ground in Manchester for about 2 hours, then was able to depart for the return flight. Manchester Airport reported they understand the aircraft was escorted due to a technical problem and communication has subsequently been restored. Britain's Ministry of Defense reported their quick reaction Typhoons have been launched to interc