Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A TUI Airways Boeing 787-9, registration G-TUIL performing flight BY-156 from Manchester,EN (UK) to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), was climbing out of Manchester’s runway 23L when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet reporting smoke on the flight deck. The aircraft returned to Manchester for a safe landing on runway 23R about 15 minutes after departure and stopped on the runway for an inspection by emergency services. The aircraft was subsequently towed off the runway and to the apron.

The airline reported the aircraft returned due to minor technical problem.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Manchester about 29 hours after landing back.