Kannur: An Air India Express flight carrying around 180 passengers was forced to return to Kannur airport in Kerala after pilots detected a technical issue while the aircraft was airborne, according to reports.
The flight had departed from Kannur and was headed to Jeddah when the cockpit crew noticed the snag nearly two hours into the journey. Following standard safety procedures, the pilots decided to turn the aircraft back to Kannur as a precautionary measure.
As reported by PTI, the aircraft landed safely at Kannur airport. Airport sources confirmed that the return was precautionary and there was no emergency situation during the landing.
STORY | AI Express flight from Kannur to Jeddah turns back due to technical issue
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An Air India Express flight bound to Jeddah from Kannur returned within two hours of the flight on Tuesday due to a technical issue, airport sources said.
The aircraft with over 180 passengers… pic.twitter.com/BZ9bo3NSza
Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact nature of the technical issue identified during the flight. The aircraft is expected to undergo detailed inspection and maintenance checks before being cleared for further operations.
“Etihad Airways flight EY343 from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) on 12 May returned to the gate prior to departure due to a technical issue and guests were subsequently disembarked. The flight is currently expected to depart approximately three hours behind schedule. Emergency services were activated as a precautionary measure, based on the Chennai International Airport (MAA) safety protocols”, the statement from the airline said.
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