Virgin Atlantic flight #VS77 from Manchester to Bridgetown is declaring an emergency.
A Virgin Atlantic A330-300 is declaring an emergency after takeoff from Manchester.
The plane took off from Manchester at 13:00 GMT.
The flight is operated by an Airbus A330-300 (reg. G-VKSS) which is 13 years outdated.
Pilots squawked 7700 (common emergency) solely 20 minutes after takeoff.
UPDATE 13:25 GMT
The flight VS77 is turning round.
UPDATE 13:30 GMT
Flight VS77 is returning to Manchester Airport
UPDATE 13:35 GMT
The A330 is returning resulting from technical problem, fireplace engines are awaiting the plane.
UPDATE 13:43 GMT
We’re receiving unconfirmed report of smoke within the cockpit.
UPDATE 13:45 GMT
Pilots are reporting dense and acrid odor of smoke on ATC.
UPDATE 13:50 GMT
VS77 has landed safely on runway 05R, met by fireplace engines to chill the brakes.