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An American Airlines flight bound for New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a "security issue," landing safely on Sunday. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner had departed from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday night.
Although officials have not confirmed the specifics of the security concern, reports suggest a bomb threat might have been involved. Flight data indicates that the aircraft reversed its course approximately 10 hours into the journey, over the Caspian Sea.
American Airlines stated to ABC News that AA292 was diverted because of a "possible security issue." As it approached Italy, Euro Fighters reportedly escorted the plane to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
