Qantas Boeing 747 from Sydney to LA redirected to Fiji

A Qantas Boeing 747 from Sydney to Los Angeles had to be redirected to Fiji yesterday after experiencing engine problems.

According to the Aviation Herald, the plane - flight QF 107 from Australia to LA had to land at the Nadi International Airport when it developed problems with its fourth engine due to the malfunction of a fuel valve.

The passengers were taken to local hotels and are expected to fly out of the country today on a replacement aircraft while some were put onboard an Air Pacific flight to LA but without their luggage.

The Qantas aircraft under repair and a replacement plane is being flown into Fiji to continue the flight to LA.

Story by: Paradise Tabucala
Source: Aviation Herald.