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Austrian Airlines Flight From Israel Forced to Land Following Bomb Threat

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An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Bulgaria after receiving a bomb threat.

An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Bulgaria on Sunday evening.
The diversion occurred after a bomb threat was received regarding the flight.
The Bulgarian Air Force deployed a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the aircraft to Sofia.
Passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
There were 51 passengers and six crew members on board the aircraft.
Authorities conducted a security sweep following the landing and launched an investigation.
Lufthansa, the parent company of Austrian Airlines, was asked for further comment by the BBC.