Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport received a safe emergency landing yesterday evening, Friday, by a Russian Ural Airlines Airbus A321. The aircraft had departed Sharm El-Sheikh for Yekaterinburg, Russia, carrying 236 passengers.
According to a Civil Aviation Ministry statement, the captain reported a technical fault in one engine 10 minutes after takeoff and immediately requested an emergency landing. Air traffic control alerted the operations room to activate the airport’s emergency plan and take all necessary precautionary measures.
All relevant airport agencies coordinated their response. A crisis management room was immediately established, the mobile operations center was placed on standby, firefighting and rescue vehicles were deployed, and the equipment needed to respond to the emergency was provided.
The aircraft landed safely at 16:55 and was directed to its designated position. All passengers were transferred safely to the international departure hall. Specialist technical teams carried out inspections to identify the cause of the fault and undertake the required repairs.
Airport management reaffirmed its readiness to handle emergencies in accordance with the highest international security and safety standards, highlighting the professional response and rapid coordination among technical teams. Airport officials praised the efficient work and cooperation of all agencies, which helped manage the incident effectively and protect passengers and the aircraft.
