Air India Delhi-London Dreamliner Aborts Take-Off, Returns To Bay Over Suspected Technical Fault
An Air India flight from Delhi to London today returned to the bay due to a suspected technical fault. The aircraft was preparing for take-off when the crew stopped the departure and brought it for checks. In a post on X, the spokesperson of Air India said that Flight AI2017 operating from Delhi to London on 31 July returned to bay due to a suspected technical issue. The official added that the cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks.
The spokesperson also said that an alternative aircraft is being deployed to fly the passengers to London at the earliest.
"Flight AI2017 operating from Delhi to London on 31 July returned to bay due to a suspected technical issue. The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks. An alternative aircraft is being deployed to fly the passengers to London at the earliest. Our ground staff is extending all support and care to the guests to minimise inconvenience caused due to this unexpected delay,” Air India spokesperson said, as quoted by news agency ANI.
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