Air France flight AF652 returned to Paris after pilots declared an emergency

Air France Flight AF652 Emergency Return to Paris Sparks Safety Concerns

Air France Flight AF652 Emergency: Dramatic Turnaround Shakes Aviation Safety ConcernsParis, October 25 - In a heart-pounding aviation incident that has aviation enthusiasts and travelers buzzing, Air France Flight AF652 declared an emergency mid-flight, forcing a swift return to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on October 24, 2025. Bound for the sun-soaked shores of Saint-Denis on Réunion Island, the long-haul Boeing 777-300ER, registration F-GZ…

Air France flight AF652 returned to Paris after pilots declared an emergency

A flight to La Reunion island turned around over Switzerland and returned to Paris. Air France flight AF652 departed Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 17:49 CEST to Saint Denis, on the Reunion Island. The Boeing 777-300ER (registration F-GZNG) departed from runway 26R and climbed to 31,000 feet then turned around over Switzerland about 45 minutes after departure due to a technical issue. The 16-year-old aircraft landed back at CDG Airport on th…