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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Bird-hit incidents at Hyderabad airport lower than in major Indian cities
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has recorded fewer bird-hit incidents compared to other major airports in India over the past five years, data presented in the Rajya Sabha has revealed. Responding to a question on Monday, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol stated that Hyderabad reported a total of 207 bird strikes between 2020 and June 2025. The annual figures stood at 33 in 2020, 29 in 2021, 38 in 2022, 48 in 2023, 43 in 2024, and 16 in the first half of 2025. In contrast, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport reported the highest number, with a total of 695 bird strikes in the same period, 62 in 2020 rising sharply to 183 in 2022, 185 in 2023, 130 in 2024, and 41 in the first half of 2025. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport recorded 407 bird hits, including 43 in 2020, 59 in 2021, 90 in 2022, 88 in 2023, 86 in 2024 and 41 in 2025 (until June). Bangalore saw a total of 343 bird hits, including 29 in 2020, 22 in 2021, 84 in 2022, 85 in 2023, 88 in 2024 and 35 in 2025 (until June). Ahmedabad reported 337 incidents over the six years, including a high of 86 in 2023. Meanwhile, Kolkata and Chennai both logged 193 bird-hit cases each, while Pune saw 145, Bhubaneswar 150 and Trivandrum 125. Addressing concerns over aviation safety, the ministry said all airports are mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to implement a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. This includes measures such as habitat modification, rodent and insect control, and the use of bird detection and dispersal systems using both biological and chemical methods.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Air India Express flight aborts journey to Phuket: Snag reported at 10,000 feet; alternate aircraft flown
HYDERABAD: An Air India Express flight bound for Phuket, Thailand, returned to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here less than half an hour after take-off due to a technical snag. The aircraft was carrying more than 100 people, including passengers and the crew. The Boeing aircraft, operating as IX 110, had already experienced a 20-minute delay at the airport. Originally scheduled for a 6.20 am departure, the flight took off at 6.40 am but returned by 6.57 am. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The aircraft had reached an altitude between 5,000 and 10,000 feet when the crew identified the snag, necessitating an immediate return. GMR authorities told TOI that Air India arranged for an alternative flight for the passengers which reached Phuket at 11.45 am. 'Safety of flyers our top priority' Airport officials added that after take-off, the pilots noticed the technical issue at 6.49 am. "The crew elected to return out of an abundance of caution. An alternative aircraft was arranged, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience caused and reiterate that safety remains our top priority in every aspect of our operations," said an Air India Express spokesperson. A month ago, a Tirupati-bound flight from Hyderabad had faced a similar situation. On June 19, a SpiceJet aircraft carrying 80 passengers had returned 10 minutes after departure due to intermittent illumination of baggage door light.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
Hyd-Phuket AI Exp flight returns due to tech snag
Hyderabad: An Air India Express flight (IX 110) from Hyderabad to Phuket on Saturday returned to its origin shortly after it took off due to technical snag, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sources said. The aircraft, Boeing 737 Max 8, which was carrying 98 passengers, landed safely back at 6.57 am, they said. "One of our flights returned to Hyderabad shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The crew elected to return out of an abundance of caution," an Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement. An alternative aircraft was arranged, and the flight has since departed. Refreshments were provided to guests during the delay, the official further said. "We regret the inconvenience caused and reiterate that safety remains our top priority in every aspect of our operations," it added. According to website, the flight took off at 6.40 AM but landed back a few minutes after it took off from Hyderabad Airport. It took off again at 1.26 PM for Phuket, Thailand.
India.com
4 days ago
- India.com
Phuket-bound Air India Express returns in 16 minutes after take-off due to technical issue
(File) New Delhi: A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Saturday shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11.45 am. Flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8, took off to its destination but returned to Hyderabad with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, leaving passengers frustrated. An Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement that shortly after take-off, 'crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue'. 'We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided refreshments to guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains the priority in every aspect of our operations,' the spokesperson added. Passengers took to social media about the tough experience, saying they were left waiting inside the aircraft without any clear communication from the airline. '@DGCAIndia @AirIndiaX flight iX110 en route Hyderabad to Phuket returns after takeoff. Still no update—we're waiting inside the plane. Frustrating,' an affected passenger posted on X. Another posted: 'Thank you @AirIndiaX for making me realise to never ever fly with you again… after being redirected and made to go through an unorganised re-security check.' In an earlier message posted on X, the airline said it apologises for the inconvenience caused due to the disruption of your flight. 'Please note that the delay was due to technical reasons, as ensuring our guest's safety remains our top priority. We are working on resolving the issue and are currently awaiting the updated ETD. Our team will keep you informed and provide the necessary assistance regarding the departure time. We sincerely apologise once again and look forward to providing you with a better experience the next time you fly with us,' said the airline.
India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
Phuket-bound Air India Express Returns To Hyderabad In 16 Minutes After Take-Off Due To THIS Reason
Hyderabad-Phuket Air India Express Flight: A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Saturday shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11.45 am. Flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8, took off to its destination but returned to Hyderabad with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, leaving passengers frustrated. An Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement that shortly after take-off, 'crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue'. 'We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided refreshments to guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains the priority in every aspect of our operations,' the spokesperson added. Passengers took to social media about the tough experience, saying they were left waiting inside the aircraft without any clear communication from the airline. '@DGCAIndia @AirIndiaX flight iX110 en route Hyderabad to Phuket returns after takeoff. Still no update—we're waiting inside the plane. Frustrating,' an affected passenger posted on X. Another posted: 'Thank you @AirIndiaX for making me realise to never ever fly with you again… after being redirected and made to go through an unorganised re-security check.' In an earlier message posted on X, the airline said it apologises for the inconvenience caused due to the disruption of your flight. 'Please note that the delay was due to technical reasons, as ensuring our guest's safety remains our top priority. We are working on resolving the issue and are currently awaiting the updated ETD. Our team will keep you informed and provide the necessary assistance regarding the departure time. We sincerely apologise once again and look forward to providing you with a better experience the next time you fly with us,' said the airline.
