Edinburgh-Chicago plane declares second emergency in two days

A plane bound for Chicago has declared an emergency off the west coast of Scotland - a day after the same aircraft diverted to Edinburgh with a fuel leak problem.
File photo of United Airlines flight 2081. Picture: Wiki CommonsFile photo of United Airlines flight 2081. Picture: Wiki Commons
File photo of United Airlines flight 2081. Picture: Wiki Commons

United Airlines flight UA2081 was en route from Edinburgh to Chicago, but signalled an emergency as it began crossing the Irish Sea.

The aircraft is returning to Edinburgh.

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