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New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Air India flight aborts take off in Kochi due to technical snag; MPs on board share ordeal
Air India flight AI 504 from Kochi to Delhi aborted take off on Monday due to a technical issue. Air India said the cockpit crew aborted takeoff following Standard Operating Procedures. All Passengers were disembarked, and an alternative aircraft was arranged.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Scare for MPs, passengers as Kochi-Delhi Air India Express flight aborts take-off
KOCHI: A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight carrying 190 people, including three Kerala MPs, aborted take-off at Cochin International Airport late on Sunday night after unusual vibrations were detected from its engine, triggering anxious moments for passengers. Flight AI 504, with 185 passengers and five crew members, had begun its take-off roll at 10:40 pm when the pilot reportedly sensed a strong vibration and immediately discontinued the attempt. The aircraft was then taxied back to Bay 1R. Congress MPs Hibi Eden, Jebi Mather, and Anto Antony, travelling to Delhi to attend the Parliament session, were among those on board. Hibi, who was quick to share updates on social media, wrote: 'Something unusual with this flight AI 504... it just felt like the flight skidded on the runway... and hasn't taken off yet.' His wife, Anna Linda Eden, also on the flight, said the experience felt like 'a sudden jolt almost like a strong braking action.' Airport officials said passengers were disembarked and later accommodated on an alternative aircraft that departed at 2.45 am Monday with 162 passengers. Confirming the incident, Air India Express said the cockpit crew acted in line with Standard Operating Procedures after detecting an unusual sound during the take-off roll. 'The flight was brought back for checks, and an alternative aircraft was deployed. Our ground team in Kochi provided immediate assistance to the passengers,' the airline said in a statement. The airline added that the aircraft was taken to the Kochi hangar for examination. 'We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation. At Air India, the safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew remain our top priority,' it said. Though no injuries were reported, several passengers described the aborted take-off as a frightening experience, especially given the sudden jolt and confusion inside the cabin.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Air India flight to Delhi held up before take off: MP Hibi Eden says plane skidded on runway; officials deny claims
KOCHI: An Air India flight scheduled to depart from Kochi for New Delhi was delayed late Saturday night due to technical issues. The flight, scheduled to depart at 10.34pm, was held up on the runway before take off. Among the passengers was Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden, who took to social media expressing concern about the situation. In his post, he claimed that the aircraft seemed to have skidded during its attempt to take off. 'Something unusual with this flight AI 504... it just felt like the flight skid on the runway... and hasn't taken off yet,' Eden wrote on Facebook. Eden told TOI that a sudden brake was applied just before the flight take off. 'The captain informed that there was some jerk. They said the flaws may be fixed in 20 minutes. Passengers are still inside the flight,' he said. However, officials from the Cochin International Airport Ltd (Cial) dismissed the claims. A technical issue caused an AI flight bound to Delhi to abort the take off. The AI is rectifying it and informed Cial that they are changing the aircraft. The expected time of departure is 1am, a Cial communication said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Delhi-bound Air India Flight Aborts Take off At Kochi Airport Due To Technical Issue
Flight AI504 operating from Kochi to Delhi has been rescheduled to depart later this evening, necessitated by a technical issue during the take-off roll, AI spokesperson said A Delhi-bound Air India plane aborted take off at the Kochi airport on Sunday evening due to a technical issue, officials said. A Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) spokesperson told PTI that a technical issue caused the Air India flight to abort the take off. Lok Sabha member and Congress leader Hibi Eden was among those on board the flight. Flight AI504 operating from Kochi to Delhi has been rescheduled to depart later this evening, necessitated by a technical issue detected during the take-off roll, an Air India spokesperson said in a statement. 'The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back to the bay for maintenance checks," the spokesperson said. The CIAL spokesperson also said the airline is changing the aircraft and the flight is now expected to depart at 1 am on Monday. Details about the number of passengers on board the flight could not be immediately ascertained. 'Something unusual with this flight AI 504… it just felt like the flight skid on the runway… and hasn't taken off yet…," the Ernakulam MP said. Regretting the inconvenience caused to the passengers, the Air India spokesperson said, 'All passengers have disembarked and our ground colleagues in Kochi are extending support to them." The flight AI 504 was to be operated with an Airbus A321 aircraft, according to information available on flight tracking website In a statement issued earlier on Sunday, Air India said it cancelled its Milan-Delhi flight of August 16 after detecting a maintenance issue at the last minute. 'Flight AI138 operating from Milan to Delhi on August 16 was cancelled due to a maintenance task identified during pushback," the statement said. In recent weeks, some Air India planes have faced technical issues. A Delhi-bound flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled just prior to its departure on August 3 due to high cabin temperature. On July 31, an Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft flying to London had to abort take off at Delhi airport and return to the bay due to a technical issue. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi-bound Air India flight aborts take off at Kochi airport due to technical issue
Advt Advt A Delhi-bound Air India plane aborted take off at the Kochi airport on Sunday evening due to a technical issue , officials said.A Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) spokesperson told PTI that a technical issue caused the Air India flight to abort the take Sabha member and Congress leader Hibi Eden was among those on board the AI504 operating from Kochi to Delhi has been rescheduled to depart later this evening, necessitated by a technical issue detected during the take-off roll, an Air India spokesperson said in a statement."The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back to the bay for maintenance checks," the spokesperson CIAL spokesperson also said the airline is changing the aircraft and the flight is now expected to depart at 1 am on about the number of passengers on board the flight could not be immediately a Facebook post, Eden said there was something unusual about Flight AI 504."Something unusual with this flight AI 504... it just felt like the flight skid on the runway... and hasn't taken off yet...," the Ernakulam MP the inconvenience caused to the passengers, the Air India spokesperson said, "All passengers have disembarked and our ground colleagues in Kochi are extending support to them."The flight AI 504 was to be operated with an Airbus A321 aircraft, according to information available on flight tracking website a statement issued earlier on Sunday, Air India said it cancelled its Milan-Delhi flight of August 16 after detecting a maintenance issue at the last minute."Flight AI138 operating from Milan to Delhi on August 16 was cancelled due to a maintenance task identified during pushback," the statement recent weeks, some Air India planes have faced technical issues. Delhi-bound flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled just prior to its departure on August 3 due to high cabin July 31, an Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft flying to London had to abort take off at Delhi airport and return to the bay due to a technical issue.
