An Air India flight that was on its way to Mumbai from Jaipur returned to the airport just 18 minutes after its takeoff after it reported a technical snag. As per the available information, the AI-612 flight took off from the Jaipur airport at 1.35 pm but returned at 1.58 pm.
"Flight AI612 operating from Jaipur to Mumbai returned to Jaipur shortly after take-off due to a suspected technical issue. Troubleshooting checks were carried out, and it was determined to be a false indication," Air India said in a statement.
Air India flights have been facing technical snags and glitches over the past few months. Earlier this week, an Air India Express flight that was flying to Doha from Calicut International Airport returned a couple of hours after takeoff due to a technical snag.
An Air India Express official later said that the flight, IX 375, was carrying around 188 people, including the crew. It took off from the Calicut International Airport at 9.07 am, but returned at 11.12 am after reporting a technical snag. The official said that the emergency landing was a "precautionary measure" because of the technical glitch.
"There was a technical issue in the aircraft's cabin AC. It was not an emergency landing," the official had said. "Till then, all arrangements, like food and water, have been made for the passengers at the airport."
Air India Express flight aborts takeoff
Similarly, another incident was reported on late Wednesday night after another Air India Express flight that was flying to Mumbai from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport aborted its takeoff due to a technical snag.
As per an official, the decision to abort the takeoff was taken by one of the pilots who detected a glitch in the cockpit screens. "We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains paramount in all our operations," the official said.
Airlines detected 183 technical defects till July 21, 2025: Govt
According to the central government, five Indian airlines have detected as many as 183 technical glitches in their aircraft till July 21 this year. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, the government said Air India and Air India Express together reported 85 technical defects, while IndiGo and Akasa Air reported 62 and 28 technical defects, respectively. Meanwhile, SpiceJet reported eight such glitches.
"All defects reported by the airline to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are required to be investigated for taking appropriate rectification action," said Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol.
In 2024, airlines reported 421 technical snags. The number stood at 448 in 2023 and at 528 in 2022. In 2021, this number stood at 514.
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