A British Airways flight has made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport after reports of smoke in the cabin prompted urgent safety protocols.
Fire trucks were positioned on the tarmac as the aircraft touched down safely about 4pm, with emergency crews standing by as a precautionary measure.
The plane was seen taxiing back to the gate following the emergency landing, with ambulances also on standby at the airport.
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Pictures from Sydney Airport show the emergency response in action as authorities dealt with the incident.
The cause of the reported smoke in the cabin has not yet been confirmed, and it remains unclear how many passengers were on board the flight.
A Sydney Airport spokesperson confirmed “British Airways flight BA16 from Sydney to Singapore made an emergency return to Sydney Airport approximately an hour after take-off”.
“The aircraft arrived safely and was met by emergency services as part of standard procedures.
“All passengers have since disembarked safely, and there has been no impact to airport operations.”
Airservices Australia Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service crews responded to the landing, and confirmed the plane landed safely and has cleared the runway.
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