Jaipur: An Air India flight traveling from Jaipur to Mumbai had to return to the airport just 18 minutes after takeoff due to a reported technical issue. According to the information available, flight AI-612 departed from Jaipur airport at 1:35 PM and returned at 1:58 PM.

In recent months, Air India flights have encountered various technical problems and glitches. Earlier this week, an Air India Express flight en route to Doha from Calicut International Airport also had to return a couple of hours after takeoff because of a technical snag.

An official from Air India Express later stated that flight IX 375 was carrying approximately 188 individuals, including crew members. It took off from Calicut International Airport at 9:07 AM but returned at 11:12 AM after reporting a technical issue. The official mentioned that the emergency landing was a “precautionary measure” due to the technical glitch.

“There was a technical problem with the aircraft’s cabin AC. It was not an emergency landing,” the official explained. “In the meantime, all necessary arrangements, such as food and water, have been provided for the passengers at the airport.”

Air India Express flight aborts takeoff

In a similar incident reported late Wednesday night, another Air India Express flight traveling from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to Mumbai had to abort its takeoff due to a technical issue.

According to an official, the decision to abort the takeoff was made by one of the pilots who noticed a glitch in the cockpit displays. “We apologize for the inconvenience and want to emphasize that safety is our top priority in all operations,” the official stated.

Airlines identified 183 technical issues by July 21, 2025: Government

According to the central government, five Indian airlines have identified a total of 183 technical issues in their aircraft as of July 21 this year. In a written response in Lok Sabha, the government stated that Air India and Air India Express collectively reported 85 technical issues, while IndiGo and Akasa Air reported 62 and 28 technical issues, respectively. Additionally, SpiceJet reported eight such issues.

“All issues reported by the airline to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) must be investigated to ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken,” stated Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol.

In 2024, airlines reported 421 technical problems. The figure was 448 in 2023 and 528 in 2022. In 2021, the number was 514.