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Ryanair Bird Strike Diverts to East Midlands | Leicester News
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- Sep 8, 2026
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- 74
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Summary
A Ryanair flight from Norwich to Malta hit a bird shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency diversion to East Midlands Airport—but no panic, just quick action. Passengers were swiftly rebooked onto a replacement plane that took off just before noon, ensuring everyone still reached their destination. The incident highlights routine safety protocols like squawk codes and the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps flights running—even amid ongoing labor disputes at Norwich Airport over controller pay. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0fd032e72f8e7ae7