A Bombardier Global 5000 operated by Germany’s Bundeswehr Flugbereitschaft is set to leave the Seychelles after an unscheduled landing forced by a technical problem during a training flight from Egypt to Réunion. The aircraft had been parked on Mahé while repairs were arranged, with replacement parts already on the island, and the crew remained safe throughout the stopover.
Germany’s Defence Ministry said no officials were aboard the aircraft, which was carrying out routine training on procedures over uncontrolled airspace, special approaches and flying in tropical conditions near the equator. Departure was expected only after overflight clearances were secured for the route home, with later reporting indicating the return flight was close. The incident drew attention after a photo circulated online, but the official explanation framed the event as a technical diversion during a military training mission rather than a government or VIP movement. The Global 5000 is part of the German government’s air transport unit fleet for official and state missions.