New Delhi: An Air India Express flight bound for Mumbai, carrying 160 passengers, had to abort its takeoff from Delhi’s IGI Airport late Wednesday evening due to a technical issue. The source indicated that the pilot decided to cancel the takeoff after noticing a malfunction in the cockpit displays that show the aircraft’s speed metrics.

An Air India Express representative stated that the crew of one of its flights from Delhi chose to reject the takeoff, prioritizing safety in light of a minor technical problem. The representative further mentioned that all passengers were safely deboarded and subsequently accommodated on a different aircraft heading to Mumbai.

“We apologize for the inconvenience while emphasizing that safety is our top priority in all operations,” the representative said in a statement.

Air India Express flight to Doha was returned mid-air

Previously, an Air India Express flight (IX 375) traveling from Calicut to Doha made a precautionary return to Calicut International Airport on Wednesday (July 23) due to a technical concern. The flight, which had 188 individuals on board, including crew and pilots, took off at approximately 9:07 am but turned back and landed safely at 11:12 am, as confirmed by officials.

Airport officials clarified that the return was not an emergency landing but a safety precaution due to a malfunction in the cabin air conditioning system.

An Air India Express spokesperson mentioned that one of our flights returned to Kerala’s Kozhikode after takeoff because of a technical issue. We prioritized arranging an alternative aircraft, provided refreshments to the guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed.