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An Air India flight (AI-162) scheduled from London Heathrow to Delhi on September 21, 2025 was pushed back and began taxiing, but returned to the gate when crew discovered that a passenger whose boarding pass had already been scanned was not actually on board — the traveller had mistakenly gone to the arrivals area instead…
Summary A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767‑400 flight (DL446) route from Los Angeles to Atlanta experienced a frightening engine fire in its left engine shortly after takeoff. Pilots declared an emergency, circled over Los Angeles to troubleshoot, and safely returned to LAX. The fire was extinguished upon landing and no injuries were reported. The FAA has…
Summary of the Incident A short-haul IndiGo Airbus A321 flight 6E‑5118 from Delhi to Imphal had to turn back mid‑air on July 17, 2025, after departing IGI Airport at approximately 10:25 AM. The crew detected a “minor technical snag” shortly after takeoff and elected to return as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi around 11:16 AM. After…
Summary of the News Article On July 16, 2025, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) voiced concern over the preliminary report on the crash of Air India Flight AI‑171, which went down near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The FIP criticized early speculation and assignment of blame, calling them premature and irresponsible, cautioning that such…
Summary of the News Article On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad airport bound for London and tragically plunged seconds later, resulting in the deaths of 260 people—241 on board and 19 on the ground. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a 15-page preliminary report revealing…
SummaryThe District Commissioner of Imphal West, Mayanglambam Rajkumar Singh, has issued an urgent directive: anyone planning to construct a building or plant tall trees within a 56 km radius of Imphal International Airport must secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India. This move, grounded in aviation safety laws—the Indian Aircraft Act,…
Short Summary Manipur is engulfed in grief following the tragic Air India Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Two cabin crew members from the state—22‑year‑old Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma from Thoubal and 28‑year‑old Lamnunthem Singson from Kangpokpi—lost their lives. The Manipur government, in collaboration with Air India, Tata Group, COCOMI, TSA, and AAI,…
Short Summary On June 13, 2025, the Manipur government issued a directive banning the use of laser lights within a 10 km radius of Imphal International Airport. The prohibition covers everything from laser pointers to large-scale laser shows—aimed at preventing pilot distractions and enhancing flight safety. Violators will face strict legal action under multiple laws, including…
Summary of the News article On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just 30 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, bound for London Gatwick. The disaster killed 241 of the 242 on board, as well as at least 28 people on the ground, making it the deadliest single-plane crash…
Summary of the Incident: An Air India flight faced a critical situation when one of its engines shut down mid-flight. The crew quickly responded and managed to safely land the aircraft. Although the incident raised concerns among passengers, the airline ensured that all safety protocols were followed, and the plane was grounded without further incident….