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On August 1, a British Airways Airbus A380 operating a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow was compelled to return to Johannesburg after smoke was reported in the cabin. The incident also affected the aircraft's crew rest area.
The aircraft, which is a double-decker and has four engines, landed back at its departure airport without conducting a fuel dump. As a result, the landing was heavier than usual for this type of long-haul aircraft.
No further details have been released regarding injuries or subsequent actions by the airline or aviation authorities.
