A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration HB-JHI performing flight LX-155 from Mumbai (India) to Zurich (Switzerland) with 231 people on board, was enroute at FL340 about 510nm north of Mumbai when the crew decided to return to Mumbai due to electrical problems, descended initially to FL330 and later entered a hold at FL130 to burn off fuel. The aircraft landed safely on Mumbai's runway 27 about 3 hours after turning around.
The airline reported a technical problem affecting electrical systems including lighting, toilets, inflight entertainment and seats. A reset of the systems was not successful prompting the return. The aircraft needed to burn off about 20 tons of fuel before landing.
The airline reported a technical problem affecting electrical systems including lighting, toilets, inflight entertainment and seats. A reset of the systems was not successful prompting the return. The aircraft needed to burn off about 20 tons of fuel before landing.
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