MIAMI, Jan 19 — A cargo aircraft landed safely after experiencing an engine malfunction shortly after departure from Miami International Airport, Atlas Air said today.

The aircraft was a Boeing 747-8, according to Flightaware data.

"The crew followed all standard procedures and safely returned to MIA,” the company said in a statement.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and no injuries were reported, Miami International Airport said in a separate statement to Reuters. — Reuters