SWISS A330 Makes Emergency Landing in Maine

The crew reported smoke in the cabin.

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 08:44 AM ET

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A SWISS Airbus A330 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Key Takeaways:

A Swiss International Air Lines flight from Zurich to New York-JFK diverted to Bangor, Maine, after the crew reported smoke in the cabin.
The Airbus A330 landed safely at Bangor International Airport with no reported injuries to passengers or crew.
The cause and origin of the smoke are currently unknown, and the FAA is investigating the incident.

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A Swiss International Air Lines flight heading for New York-JFK diverted to Bangor, Maine, on Monday after the crew reported smoke in the cabin.

According to the FAA, the SWISS Airbus A330 landed safely at Bangor International Airport around 12 p.m. local time. No injuries to the crew or passengers were reported.

The flight originated in Zurich.

Local media outlets reported that the runway at Bangor International was closed for about an hour while airport personnel and first responders addressed an “aircraft emergency.”

It was not immediately clear what caused the smoke or where it originated from.

The FAA said it is investigating the incident.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.