Breaking news,
At least two fighter jets have escorted a Cathay Pacific Airways flight into Vancouver International Airport due to a potential security threat.
CF18 Hornet fighter jets acting under the North American Aerospace Defence Command flew alongside the plane from Hong Kong until it landed.
The fighter jets have the ability to respond to security threats up to and including lethal force.
“As a precaution, NORAD fighters escorted the aircraft until it landed safely in Vancouver,” said NORAD's Major Holly Apostoliuk.
Maj. Apostoliuk said the jets responded quickly from their base in Comox, B.C., once information on a potential threat was received.
They did not land with flight CX839, and have since returned to their base.
The Cathay Pacific plane is now sitting on the tarmac with passengers still on board.
The incident is being investigated by the RCMP.
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Hopefully nothing serious.
At least two fighter jets have escorted a Cathay Pacific Airways flight into Vancouver International Airport due to a potential security threat.
CF18 Hornet fighter jets acting under the North American Aerospace Defence Command flew alongside the plane from Hong Kong until it landed.
The fighter jets have the ability to respond to security threats up to and including lethal force.
“As a precaution, NORAD fighters escorted the aircraft until it landed safely in Vancouver,” said NORAD's Major Holly Apostoliuk.
Maj. Apostoliuk said the jets responded quickly from their base in Comox, B.C., once information on a potential threat was received.
They did not land with flight CX839, and have since returned to their base.
The Cathay Pacific plane is now sitting on the tarmac with passengers still on board.
The incident is being investigated by the RCMP.
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Hopefully nothing serious.