Baku: The captain of an Uzbekistan Airways aircraft, on a flight from Istanbul to Urgench, requested an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport due to a medical issue experienced by a passenger on board. The press service of Heydar Aliyev International Airport conveyed this information to APA.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the Airbus A320 aircraft successfully touched down at Baku Airport at 17:26 local time. Following the landing, a medical service team was swiftly dispatched to the aircraft, where they provided the necessary first aid to the affected passenger.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is well-equipped to manage emergency and urgent situations, adhering to international standards to maintain passenger safety. This incident highlights the airport’s capacity to respond promptly and effectively to such scenarios.