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Christchurch Airport Declares Emergency for Fiji Airways Flight

10/9/2025

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Christchurch International Airport declared a full emergency for Fiji Airways flight FJI450 to Nadi after onboard issues.
The aircraft circles Canterbury near Lake Ellesmere as crews prepare for landing; four fire appliances and a command unit are ready.
Police were notified around 2:30 PM and are on site; the flight is the most-tracked on Flightradar24 due to the emergency.

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Story summary

Christchurch International Airport declared a full emergency for Fiji Airways flight FJI450 to Nadi after onboard issues.
The aircraft circles Canterbury near Lake Ellesmere as crews prepare for landing; four fire appliances and a command unit are ready.
Police were notified around 2:30 PM and are on site; the flight is the most-tracked on Flightradar24 due to the emergency.