BRISBANE- A Singapore Airlines (SQ) Airbus A350-900 operating flight SQ236 from Brisbane (BNE) to Singapore (SIN) made an emergency landing at Rockhampton Airport (ROK), Australia, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after smoke was reported inside the aircraft cabin.
The aircraft landed safely at approximately 4:10 p.m. local time. Passengers reported smoke filling the cabin and aircraft screens suddenly going black. No injuries were reported, while emergency services attended the airport.
Singapore Airlines SQ236 Diverts to Rockhampton
Singapore Airlines flight SQ236 departed Brisbane at approximately 3 p.m. local time for its scheduled journey to Singapore. However, the flight was diverted to Rockhampton after reports of smoke inside the passenger cabin.
Flight-tracking information identified the aircraft as an Airbus A350-941 registered as 9V-SHA. The aircraft landed at Rockhampton Airport at approximately 4:10 p.m. AEST, bringing the flight to a safe end.
Passengers reported seeing smoke spread throughout the cabin during the incident. They also reported that the aircraft’s passenger screens suddenly went black, adding to concerns among those on board.
The exact source of the smoke remains unclear. Singapore Airlines confirmed that it was investigating the incident to establish what happened.
Emergency Services Respond at Rockhampton Airport
Paramedics, firefighters and police were called to Rockhampton Airport following reports of smoke aboard the Singapore Airlines aircraft.
Emergency responders attended the scene after the aircraft landed safely. According to Australian media reports, the smoke had dissipated by the time firefighters arrived, and no further firefighting action was required.
No passengers or crew members suffered injuries during the incident.
Passengers were kept inside an internal lounge at Rockhampton Airport while the airline worked on alternative travel arrangements.
Singapore Airlines Arranges Relief Flight for Passengers
Singapore Airlines confirmed that it was providing assistance to passengers affected by the diversion.
The airline said it was arranging refreshments on the ground, organising a relief flight and helping passengers rebook onward journeys where necessary.
A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said the company was investigating the cause of the smoke and supporting affected customers.
“We are providing our customers with all necessary assistance, including on-ground refreshments, arranging for a relief flight and rebooking onward travel where necessary,” the spokesperson said.
The airline also reiterated its commitment to passenger and employee safety.
“The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority,” the spokesperson added.
The incident disrupted the scheduled Brisbane-Singapore service, requiring passengers to remain in Rockhampton until alternative travel arrangements were made. The investigation into the source of the cabin smoke remains ongoing.
Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Join us on Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on Google News
