Jetstar flight returns to Sydney after tire bursts during takeoff

The aircraft left Sydney at 15:34, delayed by about 34 minutes from its scheduled departure. It then circled above Northwestern suburbs of Sydney before heading over the Tasman Sea to prepare for landing. Emergency services found that one of the main gear tires was damaged upon arrival.

According to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald, "the pilot requested a priority landing," but no mayday call was made. Passengers clapped as they landed safely and were provided hotel accommodations overnight until a replacement flight was arranged.

The original flight was canceled and rescheduled for November 28 as JQ1027. This new service departed from Sydney in another Boeing 787-8 with registration VH-VKK and serial number 36237.

The affected Dreamliner remains grounded in Sydney while repairs are conducted by Jetstar's maintenance team. It's unclear when it will return to service. The aircraft joined Jetstar's fleet on August 14, 2014, is configured with business and economy class seats powered by GEnx-1B engines.

Jetstar operates several long-haul services using their Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners from various Australian cities including destinations like Denpasar and Seoul Incheon. Meanwhile, medium-haul flights primarily use Airbus A321s from Perth.

Jetstar plans further upgrades to its fleet including RECARO seating and WiFi connectivity enhancements across their widebody aircraft lineup.