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Arab Times
4 hours ago
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- Arab Times
Air India Express flight makes emergency U-turn to Kerala
KERALA, India, July 23: An Air India Express flight (IX375) operating from Kozhikode, Kerala, to Doha returned to its departure airport on Wednesday shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. The Boeing 737-86N aircraft departed Calicut International Airport at 9:17 a.m. and landed safely back at 11:12 a.m. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed that the aircraft returned due to a technical malfunction. An alternative aircraft was arranged to accommodate the affected passengers, who were provided with refreshments during the delay. The rescheduled flight has since departed. This incident follows another occurrence on Tuesday involving an Air India flight (AI 315) from Hong Kong to Delhi. Upon landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the aircraft experienced a fire in its auxiliary power unit (APU), a small engine typically located in the tail section that provides power when the main engines are off. The APU fire broke out just as passengers began disembarking. According to the airline, the system responded automatically, shutting down the APU as designed. All passengers and crew exited safely, and no injuries were reported. The aircraft sustained some damage and remains grounded pending further investigation. The incident has been reported to the aviation regulator.
Daily Tribune
7 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Back-to-Back Incidents in Air India: Flight to Doha Makes Mid-Air U-Turn
Two Air India Group flights faced technical issues in the span of just two days, prompting swift action but no harm to passengers or crew. On Wednesday morning, an Air India Express flight (IX375) heading from Kozhikode to Doha had to return to Calicut International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. The Boeing 737-86N had taken off at 9:17 AM and landed back safely at 11:12 AM. An airline spokesperson confirmed that a replacement aircraft was arranged, and passengers were served refreshments while they waited. The flight has since continued its journey. Just a day earlier, another incident occurred involving an Air India flight (AI315) from Hong Kong to Delhi. After landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, the aircraft experienced a fire in its auxiliary power unit (APU), which is a small engine usually located in the tail of the aircraft that powers key systems when the main engines are off. The fire broke out just as passengers were beginning to disembark. Fortunately, the APU shut down automatically as designed, and there were no injuries. All passengers and crew exited safely. The aircraft remains grounded for inspection, and authorities have been informed. While both events were handled swiftly and safely, they come as a reminder of the critical role of maintenance and safety protocols in air travel.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Doha-bound Air India Express flight develops technical snag, returns to Calicut airport
An Air India Express flight bound for Doha from Calicut International Airport on Wednesday returned a couple of hours after takeoff due to a technical fault. An Air India Express aircraft on a runway.(Reuters) An airport official told PTI that flight IX 375, which had 188 passengers, including the pilots and crew, took off from Calicut at around 9.07 AM but returned to the same airport two hours later at 11.12 AM. "There was some technical issue in the aircraft's cabin AC. It was not an emergency landing," the official said. The passengers safely deboarded the plane. According to airport authorities, either the technical issue would be rectified or another aircraft would be arranged for the travellers to resume their journey. An Air India Express spokesperson said that it was a "precautionary landing" due to a technical error, and an alternative flight would be arranged for the passengers by 1:30 p.m. "Till then all arrangements, like food and water, have been made for the passengers at the airport," he said. Air India plane's tail caught fire in Delhi The latest incident involving an Air India flight comes just a day after the tail of the carrier's flight caught fire shortly after landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport (IGI) from Hong Kong on Tuesday. Though the aircraft sustained some damage, passengers and crew members disembarked safely. The aircraft in question was a two-year-old Airbus aircraft previously operated by Vistara. According to the airline, Hong Kong to Delhi Flight AI 315 suffered an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after landing and parking at the gate on Tuesday, July 22. Air India hit the headlines for two different aircraft incidents on Monday. A Kolkata-bound Air India plane had to abort takeoff due to a technical snag at the Delhi airport. In another incident, Air India flight AI2744, operating from Kochi to Mumbai, veered off the runway while landing at the Mumbai airport in heavy rain.
Mint
10 hours ago
- General
- Mint
Doha-bound Air India Express flight returns to Calicut airport 2 hours after take-off due to technical issues
A Doha-bound Air India Express flight was forced to return to Calicut International Airport on Wednesday morning, approximately two hours after its departure, owing to a technical fault, the airline confirmed. The flight, IX 375, carrying 188 passengers including pilots and crew, took off from Calicut at around 9:07 am but landed back at 11:12 am after the crew noticed a technical issue mid-air. 'There was some technical issue in the aircraft's cabin AC. It was not an emergency landing,' an airport official clarified. The passengers were safely deboarded upon return. An Air India Express spokesperson described the return as a 'precautionary landing' due to a technical error. 'One of our flights returned to Kozhikode after take-off due to a technical issue,' the airline spokesperson said in an official statement. The airline acted promptly to manage the disruption. '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,' the statement added. Further, the spokesperson reassured passengers that the alternate flight was scheduled to depart by 1:30 pm. 'Till then all arrangements, like food and water, have been made for the passengers at the airport,' the spokesperson confirmed. Air India Express emphasised that it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of passenger safety and operational reliability. Airport officials also indicated that engineers would either rectify the technical issue or an alternative aircraft would be used to complete the journey. This incident adds to the growing list of precautionary landings in recent months, underscoring the importance of stringent safety protocols within Indian aviation. (This is a developing story. More updates to follow.)
New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Air India Express flight returns to Calicut airport two hours after take-off due to technical fault
MALAPPURAM: An Air India Express flight bound to Doha from Calicut International Airport on Wednesday returned a couple of hours after take-off due to some technical fault, airport officials said. An airport official said that flight IX 375 with 188 persons, including the pilots and crew, took off from Calicut at around 9.07 am, but returned to the same airport two hours later at 11.12 am. "There was some technical issue in the aircraft's cabin AC. It was not an emergency landing," the official said. The passengers have been deboarded, he said, and added that either the technical issue would be rectified or another aircraft would be arranged for the travellers to resume their journey. An Air India Express spokesperson said that it was a "precautionary landing" in view of a technical error, and an alternative flight would be arranged for the passengers by 1.30 pm. "Till then all arrangements, like food and water, have been made for the passengers at the airport," he said.
