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India Today
17 hours ago
- India Today
Air India Express flight to Doha diverted back to Kozhikode after technical glitch
An Air India Express flight from Kozhikode to Doha was diverted back to Kozhikode Airport shortly after take-off on Wednesday morning following a technical Boeing 737 aircraft, operating as flight IX375, had departed from Kozhikode at 9:17 am. Soon after, it was decided to return to the base airport as a precautionary Air India Express spokesperson confirmed the incident and said: "One of our flights returned to Kozhikode after take-off due to a technical issue. We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided the guests with refreshments during the delay and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience and reiterate that safety remains our top priority in every aspect of our operations."advertisement Passengers were accommodated on an alternative aircraft, and the flight later continued to Tuesday, an Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi caught fire shortly after it landed and passengers began disembarking. According to the airline, flight AI 315 experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire after parking at the gate. The APU automatically shut down as per system design, and passengers disembarked Monday, another Air India flight, AI 2403 from Delhi to Kolkata, aborted take-off at Delhi airport after a technical issue was detected during the take-off roll. The cockpit crew stopped the aircraft as per standard operating procedures, and all 160 passengers were safely disembarked. The flight later departed for Kolkata in the that day, flight AI 2744 from Kochi to Mumbai veered off the runway while landing at Mumbai airport amid heavy rain. The Airbus A320 (VT-TYA) suffered partial damage to one of its engines but all passengers disembarked safely, following protocols.- EndsMust Watch
Mint
20 hours ago
- Mint
What you should know about the aircraft involved in Air India's latest mishaps — they are not Boeings
Flight diversions, choked toilets, broken seats, and now, a fatal crash. Air India has been in the news for all the wrong reasons since the Tatas took charge from the government. Passengers believed the Tata Group had a magic wand that could turn around a beleaguered airline in a jiffy. Alas, it was not to be. The turnaround is taking longer than expected. A large part of the delay is due to prevailing market conditions and supply chain issues. Air India's repeated announcements about refurbishment and revamp since the takeover have only heightened anticipation. Cut to June 2025. The focus has suddenly shifted to safety above all else after the deadly crash of AI171 at Ahmedabad, which occurred within seconds of take-off. Social media has been abuzz ever since, with chatter centring on Boeing, Dreamliners, and Air India. Much of it, however, is unfounded in the absence of solid proof. Passengers are also said to be avoiding the airline or specific aircraft types, but data confirming this is not yet available. Now, three incidents involving Air India have made headlines. Is there a break to this cycle of horrid news for the airline? On Monday, 21 July, AI2744 from Kochi to Mumbai had a runway excursion while landing in Mumbai. The aircraft briefly left the runway before returning to the paved surface and taxiing to the gate under its own power. An official statement said that passengers disembarked normally. The aircraft was VT-TYA, an all-economy class jet that was inducted into Vistara and later moved to Air India after the merger. The four-year-old aircraft has since been grounded in Mumbai. Photos circulating on social media showed a damaged engine nacelle, damage to the wheels, and grass remains that the aircraft likely picked up while off the runway. This could have been much worse, but the pilots saved the day. Mumbai's monsoons have a history of triggering runway excursions every few years. The main runway has been closed in the past following excursions by SpiceJet in 2019 and Turkish Airlines in 2011. The city was experiencing heavy rain on Monday. On Tuesday, 22 July, AI315 from Hong Kong to Delhi experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after landing and parking at the gate. The incident occurred while passengers had begun disembarking, and the APU was automatically shut down, as per system design. The aircraft suffered some damage, but all passengers and crew members disembarked safely. According to an airline statement, the aircraft has been grounded for further investigation, and the regulator has been duly notified. The aircraft in question was VT-TVG, one of Air India's four Airbus A321LRs. Meanwhile, a Delhi–Kolkata flight experienced a rejected takeoff. Such incidents are standard safety procedures executed by pilots within all operational limitations. On 21 July, when VT-TVA was scheduled to fly to Kolkata as AI2403, it had to abort takeoff due to a technical issue and return to the gate. A replacement aircraft departed with a delay of nearly four hours. The plane has since returned to service. Call it coincidence or otherwise, all three aircraft involved in these incidents are former Vistara A321s now operated by Air India. While the runway excursion and APU fire could have turned serious, the rejected take-off received disproportionate attention, simply because it involved Air India. Such events occur routinely across the world and with other Indian carriers as well. Still, this poses a serious concern for Air India, especially with both the flying and non-flying public forming opinions based solely on headlines. For brand Air India, this is bad news. How long it will take for the airline to recover is anybody's guess. For now, the airline faces scrutiny from both the regulator and the flying public, and yes, from social media, too.
India Today
2 days ago
- General
- India Today
Air India Hong Kong-Delhi flight catches fire as passengers get off, all safe
An Air India flight from Hong Kong caught fire shortly after the plane landed in Delhi and passengers were disembarking, an airline spokesperson said. All passengers were safe and the aircraft, which suffered some damage, was flight AI 315 experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after it had landed and parked at the gate, the spokesperson said. The APU automatically shut down following the fire as per the system was some damage to the aircraft. However, passengers and crew members disembarked normally, and are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for further investigations and the regulator has been duly notified," the spokesperson said. On Monday, a Delhi-Kolkata Air India flight carrying 160 passengers aborted take-off at the Delhi airport after a technical issue was detected during the take-off roll, an airline spokesperson confirmed. The flight, AI 2403, was subsequently halted for mandatory safety cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off in adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. The airline said that all passengers onboard the flight were safely disembarked following the incident. The flight later left for Kolkata in the an Air India flight from Kochi veered off the runway while landing at Mumbai airport early on Monday, as heavy rain battered the city AI 2744, an Airbus A320 (VT-TYA), was arriving from Kochi when it experienced what officials described as a "runway excursion" shortly after touchdown. Visuals from the scene showed partial damage to one of the aircraft's passengers in the AI 2744 were safe and disembarked as per safety protocols.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Air India
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business Standard
76% flyers say airlines prioritise publicity over passenger safety: Survey
A majority of Indian airline passengers are increasingly concerned about flight safety, with 76 per cent of those surveyed believing that airlines are prioritising publicity over safety. This comes in the wake of recent aviation incidents and regulatory scrutiny that have reignited debate over operational standards in India's fast-growing aviation sector, according to a recent survey by LocalCircles. The survey report concluded, 'India cannot afford to overlook or shortchange on aviation safety,' especially as it positions itself as a global business and tourism hub. The findings of the survey, which drew over 44,000 responses from citizens across 322 districts, come just a day after Air India flight AI 2744 skidded off the runway at Mumbai airport during landing in monsoon rain. While all on board were safe, the incident comes more than a month after the tragic crash of AI171 in Ahmedabad last month, which claimed 260 lives. The June 12 crash, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, is still under investigation, with officials probing whether the engine fuel cutoff switches were deactivated due to human error or a system failure. 'Either situation speaks poorly about the airline, in this case Air India, given that it is responsible for ensuring the health (maintenance) of the plane and the pilots,' the report noted. Passengers report traumatic flights According to the survey -- spanning participants from tier 1 (46 per cent), tier 2 (25 per cent), and tier 3 to rural areas (29 per cent) -- 64 per cent of airline passengers said they had experienced at least one rough flight in the last three years involving difficult takeoffs, landings, or in-flight events. Alarmingly, 75 per cent of these respondents felt that over half of their flights were problematic. Amid these growing safety concerns, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently mandated inspections of Boeing aircraft following a 2018 US FAA advisory on fuel switch mechanisms. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) also briefed Members of Parliament on safety lapses, prompting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture to demand written responses from Air India and a full safety audit by the DGCA within three months. Criticism was also directed at DGCA's staffing shortages, with '45 per cent of its sanctioned posts lying vacant'. Panel members expressed concern over the burden on air traffic controllers who reportedly monitor up to 30 flights simultaneously — well above international norms. 'Why still poor air conditioning?' Lawmakers also questioned why Air India continues to face complaints over poor onboard conditions such as broken seats and faulty air conditioning, despite being privatised three years ago. Meanwhile, a DGCA inspection at leading airports uncovered significant lapses in aircraft maintenance, ground staff training, and runway safety protocols. In response, the DGCA has issued strict directives to airlines and airport operators. Airports have been instructed to enhance runway inspections, improve lighting systems, and bolster emergency response mechanisms. 'They have warned of intensified surveillance, surprise audits, and possible penalties for non-compliance,' the report stated.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Air India plane veers off runway in horror landing with three tyres burst & engine damaged in latest terrifying incident
AN AIR India plane skidded off the runway and sustained damage as it landed at Mumbai International Airport amid heavy rain on Monday. Three tyres on the Airbus A320 burst, the underside of an engine was damaged and the runway had to be shut, according to reports. 4 Damage to the engine covering after an Air India jet veered off a runway on Monday Credit: X 4 Damaged wing of the Air India jet Credit: X 4 Grass and debris seen on the plane's wing Credit: X On the day of the plane's dodgy landing, the suburbs of Mumbai were drenched in 4.5 inches of rain, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Air India flight AI2744, which had flown from the Indian city of Kochi, veered off the main runway onto an unpaved area before coming to a stop at a taxiway, Times of India The outer casing of the plane's engine - known as the cowling - was damaged and three tyres burst, the newspaper adds. TV footage from NDTV and India Today reveals a number of dents on the cowling. An Air India spokesperson said: 'Flight AI2744, operating from Kochi to Mumbai on 21 July 2025, experienced heavy rain during landing, resulting in a runway excursion after touchdown. "The aircraft taxied safely to the gate and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked. The aircraft has been grounded for checks. "The safety of passengers and crew remain our top priority." The Mumbai airport said in a statement that there were "minor damages reported to the airport's primary runway" as a result of a "runway excursion". Most read in The US Sun It said that a secondary runway had been "activated" to ensure operational continuity. Though the Mumbai airport has two intersecting runways, only one operates at a time - making it effectively a single-runway airport and one of the busiest in the world. Airline pilot forced to pull off 'aggressive' move to avoid catastrophic midair collision with Air Force B-52 bomber All passengers and crew were safe following the incident, the airport added. It comes as Air India has faced scrutiny after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad last month and killed 260 people. All but one of the 242 passengers and crew died, with Vishwash Ramesh, 40, the only survivor. Another 19 people were killed on the ground in Ahmedabad. A 15-page preliminary report into the crash, released by Indian authorities, indicates switches to the engines' fuel supplies were moved from the "RUN" position to "CUTOFF". "The Engine N1 and N2 began to decrease from their take-off values as the fuel supply to the engines was cut off," the report said. This may have triggered a loss of thrust, which resulted in the jet crashing into a medical college. 4 Air India has come under scrutiny following a tragic crash in June Credit: Reuters
