An Emirates Airline A380s aircraft jetliner bound for Dubai was forced to return to Australia on Sunday night just 20 minutes after take-off when one of its engines failed. Some passengers reporting flames trailing from the engine.
"Emirates flight EK413 from Sydney to Dubai on 11 November turned back shortly after take-off due to an engine fault. Passengers are being re-booked on alternative flights," the airline said in a statement.
Engine Alliance is investigating the cause of the failure “and will initiate prompt corrective action," it said in a statement. Airbus is also working to determine the reason for the failure.