DLH A380 Diverting to Paris

[kcockayne]

Was outside about 50 minutes ago photographing the westbound A380 overflying Jersey. 5 minutes later I observed that it had made a left turn & was heading east & making a rapid descent to FL280. It stabilized at 280 until closer to Paris; & then descended at 3000fpm+
before making an, apparently, safe landing at Paris. Just wondered if anyone knows the full story.

[FUMR]

Most likely a medical emergency.

[kcockayne]

I should add that it was squawking 7700. Would this be relevant to a medical emergency ?

[Less Hair]

Yes, whenever they require priority.

[kcockayne]

Thanks for the replies.

[Less Hair]

It's back in the air en route to LAX.

[kcockayne]

Yes, saw it again a while ago - got some nice photos of it !
I’m interested in A380 “happenings”, as my son flies them. He thought it was most likely a sick pax, too.
Thanks to all.

[212man]

DLH? What century are you in?

[Max Angle]

Well it is their ICAO callsign designator so its not an unreasonable way to describe them.

[212man]

Well it is their ICAO callsign designator so its not an unreasonable way to describe them.
so I now see - bizarre given the historical connotations

[nomilk]

so I now see - bizarre given the historical connotations
What is weird about Deutsche Lufthansa?

[212man]

What is weird about Deutsche Lufthansa?
do some research

[Less Hair]

Care to elaborate?

[DIBO]

...given the historical connotations
...do some research
Well, then the same goes for BMW and many other brands.
And for BMW no research needed, it has on its website a historical overview page of their activities in that era (https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/company/history/BMW-during-the-era-of-national-socialism.html). And it's even (partly) aviation related, so not too big a topic drift ;)

[nomilk]

so I now seeNow? You have only just noticed that Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the name of an/the airline?

[212man]

Well, then the same goes for BMW and many other brands.
And for BMW no research needed, it has on its website a historical overview page of their activities in that era (https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/company/history/BMW-during-the-era-of-national-socialism.html). And it's even (partly) aviation related, so not too big a topic drift ;)
of course it’s aviation related - the badge is a propeller!

[kcockayne]

After 38 years in ATC, I always use ICAO designator for airlines & aerodromes. Before the switch to 3 letters for airlines I used the 2 letter codes, which would have been LH in this case. Can’t see where I have gone wrong !

[ATNotts]

After 38 years in ATC, I always use ICAO designator for airlines & aerodromes. Before the switch to 3 letters for airlines I used the 2 letter codes, which would have been LH in this case. Can’t see where I have gone wrong !
You haven't!

[DaveReidUK]

What is weird about Deutsche Lufthansa?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the registered name of the airline in question.