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AA Lightning Return Triggers Inspections; Delta Diverts Over Odor

6/13/2026

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American Airlines Flight AA735 returned to Heathrow after a lightning strike on June 10, entered squawk 7700 and landed at 4:30 p.m.
UK authorities ordered mandatory post-lightning inspections by the FAA and UK Civil Aviation Authority before the plane can fly.
Delta Flight 337, carrying 187 passengers and six crew from Orlando to Detroit, diverted to Charlotte because of a cockpit odor, resulting in hotel and meal vouchers for passengers.

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American Airlines Flight AA735 returned to Heathrow after a lightning strike on June 10, entered squawk 7700 and landed at 4:30 p.m.
UK authorities ordered mandatory post-lightning inspections by the FAA and UK Civil Aviation Authority before the plane can fly.
Delta Flight 337, carrying 187 passengers and six crew from Orlando to Detroit, diverted to Charlotte because of a cockpit odor, resulting in hotel and meal vouchers for passengers.