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Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Times of Oman
Technical snag reported in IndiGo Ahmedabad-Diu Flight, aborts take off
New Delhi: An IndiGo flight bound for Diu was forced to abort take-off on Wednesday after a technical snag was detected, the airline confirmed. In a statement issued by Indigo, the spokesperson said, "A technical snag indication was noticed just before take-off on IndiGo flight 6E7966 operating from Ahmedabad to Diu on 23 July 2025. Following the standard operating procedure, the pilots informed the authorities and returned the aircraft to the bay." The aircraft will undergo necessary checks and maintenance before resuming operations, an IndiGo Spokesperson said in the statement. Sources told ANI that the flight had over 50 passengers and four crew members. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers and said efforts were being made to mitigate the impact of the delay. "We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and are making all efforts to minimize it by offering them refreshments, accommodation in the next available flight or full refund against cancellation, as per their preference. As always, safety of our customers and crew remains the top priority at IndiGo," the spokesperson added.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Doha-bound Air India Express flight from Kozhikode turns back after technical snag
An Air India Express flight bound for Doha from India's Kozhikode was diverted back shortly after take-off on Wednesday morning following a technical snag, according to Indian media reports. Flight IX375, departed from Kozhikode around 9am on Wednesday, July 23, but it returned to the base airport two hours later as a precautionary measure. The Boeing 737 aircraft had 188 persons on board, including the pilots and crew. An Air India Express spokesperson told India Today that the flight returned to Kozhikode after take-off due to a technical issue. An alternative aircraft was arranged on priority, the guests were provided with refreshments during the delay and the flight departed for Doha soon after. "We regret the inconvenience and reiterate that safety remains our top priority in every aspect of our operations," the spokesperson said. According to the Economic Times, it was a "precautionary landing" as there was some technical issue in the aircraft's cabin AC. "It was not an emergency landing," they quoted an official as saying. The airline faced a major snag last week in Dubai when passengers onboard a flight bound for Kozhikode were left sweltering inside the aircraft for over four hours. The flight was later cancelled. Flight IX 346, scheduled to depart from Dubai at 9am on July 18, began boarding around 8.15am. But what followed, passengers said, was a prolonged and agonising wait on the tarmac with no air conditioning, no updates, and growing frustration. Air India Express is a subsidiary of Air India, which has been hitting the headlines often in the recent past, especially after the deadly crash at Ahmedabad airport last month. On July 22, a Delhi-bound Air India plane caught fire shortly after landing at the destination. Flight AI315, that had departed from Hong Kong, experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire, while passengers had begun getting off the plane.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
UK fighter jet stuck in India for five weeks is finally ready to fly
A state-of-the-art British fighter jet that has been stuck at an Indian airport for more than five weeks is set to fly out on Tuesday. The F-35B is due to be "pulled back from the hangar today and the departure is scheduled for Tuesday", an airport spokesman told the BBC. "We do not have any technical details," he added. The F-35B landed on 14 June at Thiruvananthapuram airport in the southern state of Kerala where it was diverted after it ran into bad weather during a sortie in the Indian Ocean. It then developed a technical snag. Its prolonged presence on Indian soil sparked curiosity and raised questions about how such a modern aircraft could remain stranded in a foreign country for so long. After the plane, which was part of the fleet of the HMS Prince of Wales, was unable to return, engineers from the Royal Navy's flagship carrier visited it to fix it. But they were unable to repair it, and a fortnight back, the UK ministry of defence said they had deployed a team of 14 engineers "to Thiruvananthapuram airport to assess and repair the F-35B aircraft". The team came with specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process, a statement said. Videos from the time showed the F-35B being towed away to a hangar. The curious case of the British jet stuck in India There had been speculation that if the technicians failed to repair the aircraft, it would have to be dismantled and carried out in a bigger cargo plane such as a C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. Over the past two weeks, the UK high commission in India and the defence authorities have responded to the BBC's messages saying they would not share details of repairs. But on Monday, an airport official told the BBC that "the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy". It is scheduled to be pulled out of the hangar on Monday morning, he said, adding that the exact time of its departure is "yet to be communicated, which airport will be used for refuelling on the way to London or when the backup aircraft will arrive to transport the technicians and equipment back". F-35Bs are highly advanced stealth jets, built by Lockheed Martin, and are prized for their short take-off and vertical landing capability. Images of the "lonely F-35B", parked on the tarmac and soaked by the Kerala monsoon rains, made it a subject of jokes and memes with many suggesting that it did not want to leave the scenic state of Kerala, described as "God's own country" in tourism brochures. The case of the stranded $110m (£80m) jet was also raised in the House of Commons. Follow BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
21-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
F-35B in Kerala: UK fighter jet stuck in India ready to fly
A state-of-the-art British fighter jet that has been stuck at an Indian airport for more than five weeks is set to fly out on F-35B is due to be "pulled back from the hangar today and the departure is scheduled for Tuesday", an airport spokesman told the BBC. "We do not have any technical details," he F-35B landed on 14 June at Thiruvananthapuram airport in the southern state of Kerala where it was diverted after it ran into bad weather during a sortie in the Indian Ocean. It then developed a technical prolonged presence on Indian soil sparked curiosity and raised questions about how such a modern aircraft could remain stranded in a foreign country for so long. After the plane, which was part of the fleet of the HMS Prince of Wales, was unable to return, engineers from the Royal Navy's flagship carrier visited it to fix they were unable to repair it, and a fortnight back, the UK ministry of defence said they had deployed a team of 14 engineers "to Thiruvananthapuram airport to assess and repair the F-35B aircraft".The team came with specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair process, a statement said. Videos from the time showed the F-35B being towed away to a hangar. The curious case of the British jet stuck in IndiaThere had been speculation that if the technicians failed to repair the aircraft, it would have to be dismantled and carried out in a bigger cargo plane such as a C-17 Globemaster transport the past two weeks, the UK high commission in India and the defence authorities have responded to the BBC's messages saying they would not share details of on Monday, an airport official told the BBC that "the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy". It is scheduled to be pulled out of the hangar on Monday morning, he said, adding that the exact time of its departure is "yet to be communicated, which airport will be used for refuelling on the way to London or when the backup aircraft will arrive to transport the technicians and equipment back".F-35Bs are highly advanced stealth jets, built by Lockheed Martin, and are prized for their short take-off and vertical landing of the "lonely F-35B", parked on the tarmac and soaked by the Kerala monsoon rains, made it a subject of jokes and memes with many suggesting that it did not want to leave the scenic state of Kerala, described as "God's own country" in tourism case of the stranded $110m (£80m) jet was also raised in the House of BBC News India on Instagram, YouTube, X and Facebook
Times of Oman
17-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Minor technical glitch forces IndiGo flight to return to Delhi shortly after take-off
New Delhi: An IndiGo flight en route to Imphal on Thursday was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a minor technical issue, the airline said in a statement. Flight 6E 5118, which departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport for Imphal, experienced a technical snag shortly into the journey. As a precautionary measure, the pilots opted to turn back and landed the aircraft safely in Delhi. "In line with the mandatory procedures, the aircraft underwent necessary checks and resumed the journey shortly thereafter," said an IndiGo spokesperson. "Inconvenience caused to our customers is regretted. As always, safety and security of the customers, crew and aircraft is of utmost importance to us.," the spokesperson added. No injuries were reported, and passengers were provided assistance during the delay. The airline has not disclosed the specific nature of the technical issue. Earlier, an IndiGo flight en route from Delhi to Goa was diverted to Mumbai on Wednesday after a technical snag was detected mid-air. The flight, 6E 6271, was scheduled to land at the Manohar International Airport in Goa but was instead rerouted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai as a precautionary measure. According to an official statement from an IndiGo spokesperson, the aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and is currently undergoing necessary checks and maintenance. "An alternative aircraft has been arranged for completing the journey, which will depart shortly with the customers. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation. At IndiGo, the safety and security of the customers, crew, and aircraft are of utmost importance," the spokesperson said. All passengers on board are reported to be safe. The airline is coordinating to ensure minimal disruption to the travel plans of the affected customers.
