A Qantas Boeing 737-800 traveling from Sydney to Perth executed an emergency landing on Monday morning after smoke was detected in the cockpit minutes after takeoff, prompting immediate safety protocols and highlighting the airline’s emergency response capabilities. Incident Details Flight QF643, scheduled to depart Sydney Airport at approximately 8:20 AM Monday, was delayed before takeoff, according to reports. Within minutes of becoming airborne, the flight crew detected smoke in the cockpit, triggering well-established emergency procedures. The flight crew issued a “PAN” call to Sydney air traffic control—a designation for an urgent situation requiring assistance but not representing immediate life-threatening danger. … Continue reading Qantas Flight QF643 Returns to Sydney After 18-Minute Delay as Cockpit Smoke Triggers PAN Call and Safe Emergency Landing with Zero Injuries