The anomaly, detected by those on board, was reported by the commander of the aircraft to the control tower and led to the intervention of various means of the airport's fire department.
Planes have already resumed taking off and landing.
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A smoke alert in the Ryanair cargo area, when the aircraft was preparing to take off for Lisbon at 3.15pm, led to the closure of Madeira Airport, according to Diário de Notícias da Madeira.
By TPN, in News, Portugal, Madeira & Azores · 03 Jul 2023, 15:35 · 0 Comments
The anomaly, detected by those on board, was reported by the commander of the aircraft to the control tower and led to the intervention of various means of the airport's fire department.
Planes have already resumed taking off and landing.
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