US EditionPortuguese Fighter Jets Scrambled After Passenger Plane Declares 'Bomb Threat'
- At 9:00 am this morning, the Portuguese Air Force deployed two F-16M fighter jets after a commercial plane reported a possible bomb onboard while traversing national airspace.
- The bomb threat on board led the aircraft to intend diverting to Faro Airport, triggering emergency assistance and interception by the jets from Monte Real Air Base.
- Two fighter jets on permanent alert took off to monitor and support the plane, ensuring national airspace safety until responsibility was handed over to Spain upon leaving the zone.
- The aircraft ultimately landed safely at Lanzarote Airport, with the Air Force emphasizing its permanent F-16M alert guarantees and full compliance with national and international regulations.
- This event underscores the Air Force's readiness to respond swiftly to airspace threats, maintaining sovereignty and safety amid ongoing national and international security commitments.
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The Porta-Voz of the Patrícia Fernandes Air Force confirms that two F-16 were committed to accompany aircraft with potential bomb threat that crossed national airspace.
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