Monarch ZB492 A321 diverted to London, hydraulic issue

A Monarch Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration G-ZBAD performing flight ZB-492 from Birmingham,EN (UK) to Alicante,SP (Spain), was enroute at FL300 about 50nm south of London Gatwick,EN (UK) when the crew decided to divert to London Gatwick. The aircraft landed safely on Gatwick's runway 08R about 45 minutes later.

A listener on frequency reported the crew declared PAN reporting a hydraulic issue.

A replacement Airbus A321-200 registration G-ZBAF reached Alicante with a delay of 5.5 hours.

The Aviation Herald