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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Air India flight to Vietnam returns to Delhi; ‘precautionary measure,' says airline
An Air India flight from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam returned mid-air on Thursday due to a precautionary technical concern, the airline said. Flight AI388 landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers disembarked, following which a replacement flight departed later the same day. 'Air India flight AI388 from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City has returned to Delhi as a precautionary measure. The flight landed safely back in Delhi and all passengers have been disembarked and served refreshments while an alternative aircraft with fresh crew has been arranged to fly the passengers to Ho Chi Minh City,' an Air India spokesperson said. The spokesperson added, 'We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers. At Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority.' According to Flightradar24 data, the flight departed at around 1.45 pm before returning to Delhi shortly after. A source in the airline said the replacement aircraft took off for Ho Chi Minh City at around 7 pm. The development comes amid a slew of cancellations and disruptions experienced by the airlines. On Monday, an Air India flight headed to Delhi had to return to Hong Kong because of a technical issue. The flight, AI315, was a Boeing 788. On the same day, an Air India Express flight bound for Ranchi returned to Delhi airport owing to a suspected technical issue. On June 13, an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi returned to Phuket and made a precautionary landing after receiving a bomb threat. The cancellations and disruptions follow the deadly crash of Air India's London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad airport.
IOL News
9 hours ago
- General
- IOL News
Air India flight crashes with 242 passengers on board
Air India Flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, India Image: IANS Air India flight AI171 en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed just minutes after takeoff on Thursday afternoon, prompting the closure of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport for all operations. As a precautionary measure, the Ahmedabad airport has suspended all flight operations until further notice. 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is currently non-operational. All arrivals and departures are temporarily suspended,' said an airport spokesperson. Air India released a dedicated hotline number for families and friends to receive updates about passengers. So far, no official confirmation has been issued regarding casualties or survivors. However, multiple visuals from the site show severe damage to buildings and the aircraft's fuselage embedded into a hostel structure. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers, took off from Ahmedabad at 1.38 p.m. and crashed five minutes later into a residential locality in Meghani Nagar, just outside the airport perimeter. The crash resulted in thick black smoke engulfing the area and widespread panic among local residents. The site of a plane crash in Ahmedabad, India Image: IANS The flight was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a senior pilot with 8200 flying hours, and First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1100 hours. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that the aircraft issued a 'Mayday' call moments after takeoff, after which radio contact was lost. Initial assessments suggest the possibility of multiple bird hits leading to engine failure, but officials stress that a detailed investigation will determine the exact cause. The DGCA, in an official statement, said: 'The aircraft crashed into a residential area five minutes after takeoff. A team comprising assistant directors of airworthiness and a flight operations inspector were already present in Ahmedabad and were collecting information at the site.' Emergency response teams, including seven fire engines and three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units from Gandhinagar, swiftly reached the site. Three additional NDRF teams are being moved in from Vadodara to assist with rescue and relief efforts. Air India confirmed the crash on social media, stating: "Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, June 12, 2025. We are ascertaining details and will provide updates as soon as possible." The airline added that it is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities. According to flight tracker Flightradar24, the aircraft bore the registration VT-ANB and had earlier flown from Delhi to Ahmedabad the same day. The passenger manifest, accessed by India Today, lists 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. Among the passengers was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is en route to Ahmedabad to assess the situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep shock over the tragic Air India plane crash, describing the incident as 'heartbreaking beyond words.' 'The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. I have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected,' PM Modi said in a post on X on Thursday. Modi has directed authorities to initiate urgent rescue and relief measures. Further updates are awaited as investigation and rescue operations continue. Several global leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Thursday expressed shock and grief. "The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time," Starmer posted on X. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also took to social media, offering his deepest condolences on the tragic accident. "Horrible news of a passenger plane crash in India. My deepest condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the entire people of India on this tragic day. Our thoughts are with all victims' relatives and close ones in India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. We share your shock and grief on this tragic day. We all pray for as many lives to be saved as possible and wish a speedy recovery to those injured," Zelensky posted on X. Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov termed the accident as a major catastrophe. "Heartbreaking news is coming from Ahmedabad. My heartfelt sympathy to the families and near ones of the victims and to all Indian people and the Government of India over this tragic major catastrophe!" he said. SUNDAY TRIBUNE A plane enroute to London crashed in a residential area in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday Image: IANS
France 24
12 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
Chinese cargo planes secretly landing in Iran with aid?
Since the war broke out between Israel and Iran, users are claiming that Iranian ally, China, is secretly aiding Iran with cargo planes. To prove these claims, users are sharing Flightradar24 information that is being misinterpreted on social media. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.
Telegraph
15 hours ago
- General
- Telegraph
Ryanair jet from London damages wing after landing in Greece
The incident comes after an Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off last week, killing 271 people, including 241 aboard the aircraft. Although both the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Ryanair Boeing 737 Max in Thursday's incident were made by the same company, there is no suggestion of an inherent flaw in Boeing's products. A Ryanair spokesman said: 'This flight from London Stansted to Kalamata (18 June) was taxiing to stand when the wing tip came in contact with a fence at Kalamata Airport. 'The aircraft subsequently continued to stand, and passengers disembarked normally. 'The aircraft then underwent the required inspections and maintenance prior to its return to service.' Data from Flightradar24 suggests that the airliner, registered EI-HMZ, had yet to return to the sky at the time of writing. It was due to fly from Kalamata to Milan at 2.30pm GMT on Thursday but that flight has been delayed by four hours. The Greece-Italy leg was the plane's first scheduled flight after Wednesday's incident. It had arrived in Kalamata from Rimini, Italy.
News18
15 hours ago
- News18
Guwahati-Chennai IndiGo Flight Diverted To Bengaluru Due To Low Fuel
Last Updated: According to the officials cited by PTI, the flight landed safely in Bengaluru, where it was refueled and was expected to resume its journey to the destination. An Air IndiGo flight en route from Guwahati to Chennai was unexpectedly diverted to Bengaluru after the pilot reported low fuel levels, according to airport authorities. The aircraft, which had around 168 passengers on board, was redirected mid-air as a safety precaution after the crew identified insufficient fuel to complete the journey. Officials said the flight landed safely in Bengaluru, where it was refueled and was expected to resume its journey to the intended destination shortly after. In another incident on Thursday morning, an IndiGo flight bound for Leh had to return to Delhi due to a technical issue, a source told PTI. The A320 aircraft, operating as flight 6E2006, had taken off from the national capital and remained airborne for more than two hours before the issue was detected. According to data from flight tracking platform Flightradar24, the plane turned back mid-air and safely landed in Delhi. The source indicated that a technical malfunction prompted the pilot to make the precautionary decision to return. On the same day, an Air India flight from Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam returned to the national capital as a precautionary measure, the airline said on Thursday. According to a spokesperson, flight AI388, which had taken off earlier in the day, landed safely back in Delhi, where all passengers disembarked safely. First Published: June 19, 2025, 23:09 IST
