aircraft maintenance
Air India Nagpur-Delhi Flight Returns After Bird Strike: Passengers Safe and Accommodated
Oct 25, 2025 10:02 pm CST
An Air India flight from Nagpur to Delhi made an emergency return following a bird strike on October 24. The aircraft landed safely but required extended maintenance, leading to cancellation. All passengers received assistance and meals while Air India also announced terminal changes at Delhi airport effective October 26.
DGCA Investigates Unexpected Ram Air Turbine Deployment on Air India Boeing 787 Flight
Oct 12, 2025 01:37 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has requested a detailed report from Boeing regarding the unexpected deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on an Air India Boeing 787 flight during landing at Birmingham. The investigation focuses on aircraft with recently replaced power conditioning modules, as authorities work to determine the cause and prevent future incidents of this critical emergency backup system activating without command.
IndiGo Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Chennai After Windshield Crack Detected Mid-Air
Oct 11, 2025 04:57 pm CST
An IndiGo aircraft carrying 76 passengers from Madurai experienced a cracked windshield before landing in Chennai. The pilot notified air traffic control, enabling a safe emergency landing with no injuries reported. The return flight was cancelled as the aircraft undergoes maintenance and safety checks before returning to service.
Fatal Discovery: Body Found in American Airlines Plane Wheel Well After Frankfurt-Charlotte Flight
Sep 29, 2025 03:16 pm CST
A deceased stowaway was discovered in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines Boeing 777 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport during routine maintenance, two days after arriving from Frankfurt. The incident highlights the extreme dangers of wheel well stowaways, with FAA data showing over 77% fatality rates due to freezing temperatures and oxygen deprivation at high altitudes.
Pilots' Body Cites Bias In Air India Crash Report, Demands Judicial Probe
Sep 24, 2025 04:49 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to constitute a 'Court of Inquiry', headed by a retired Supreme Court judge into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171.