and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were on scene as the plane successfully landed and taxied to the stand. In a statement Emerald Airlines said “positioning flight EA701P ...

A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “We had five appliances plus our specialist rescue team and command vehicles who attended, but the plane landed safely.

He said: “I want to say hello to my mum and dad, they’re back at home in Northern Ireland. I can’t wait to see them next week and celebrate this with them.” His plane took off from Palm ...