Overview
- The Airbus A330-200 operating AF565 from Beirut to Paris declared a general emergency and diverted over southern Germany.
- The crew transmitted transponder code 7700 after detecting a burning or smouldering smell at cruising altitude.
- The aircraft landed safely at 20:19 on Munich’s southern runway, taxied to its stand under its own power, and no injuries were reported.
- More than 200 passengers were accommodated in hotels with their luggage, and the jet remained in Munich on Monday morning.
- Air France and airport officials said the technical source of the smell is under investigation, and the airline is arranging onward travel.