Paris, July 29 - An EVA Air long-haul international flight bound for Taipei executed an emergency turnback to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport shortly after takeoff on Monday, July 27, 2026. Flight BR88, operated by a widebody Boeing 777-300ER registered as B-16732, originally departed Paris CDG at 11:40 CEST bound for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Approximately thirty minutes into the transcontinental flight, as the commercial aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 29,000 feet, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen operational issue. At 12:10 CEST, the pilots broadcast the transponder code Squawk 7700, the universal aviation emergency signal, while initiating a prompt 180-degree turnback toward French territory.
Air traffic control immediately prioritized the descending twin-engine jetliner, clearing nearby upper airspace to facilitate a swift, uninterrupted descent back to the departure hub. The Boeing 777-300ER landed safely on the runway at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 13:15 CEST without further incident or reported injuries among passengers.
Following roughly two full hours on the tarmac for thorough maintenance checks, safety evaluations, and technical clearance, ground personnel approved the airliner for service. Flight BR88 departed Paris CDG successfully for the second time at 15:15 CEST, resuming its transcontinental journey across continents toward its final destination in Taipei, Taiwan.
