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News18
10 hours ago
- General
- News18
‘Don't Want To Continue...': Air India Pilot To ATC Before Making Turnaround To Hong Kong
Last Updated: The audio of the conversation between the pilot of Air India Dreamliner and the ATC has surfaced on social media where the pilots informed that they did not wish to proceed further The pilots of New Delhi-bound Air India flight that turned back to Hong Kong after nearly 90 minutes of take-off after, didn't want to continue the journey after encountering a suspected technical snag midway. The audio of the conversation between the pilot of Air India Dreamliner and the Hong Kong Air Traffic Control (ATC) has surfaced on social media where the pilots informed ATC that they did not wish to proceed further and requested clearance to return. 'We don't want to continue further," the pilot could be heard telling ATC. The pilot requested to stay closer to Hong Kong citing technical reasons before deciding to return. 'Due to technical reason we would like to stay closer to Hong Kong. May be, we will come back and land in Hong Kong once we sort out the problem. We don't want to continue further," the pilot was heard telling the ATC. Flight AI315, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, had departed from Hong Kong International Airport for New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport today morning. The pilots decided to turn back the flight to the point of its origin as a precautionary measure after they suspected a technical issue. The Hong Kong-Delhi flight in question took off at around 9.30 am (IST) before circling back to the airport within 90 minutes, data from online tracker Fligthradar24 showed. According to Air India, the decision was made purely for safety reasons after a possible technical snag was detected. 'After taking off, a technical issue was suspected, hence the aircraft returned as a precautionary measure," the airline said in a statement. The aircraft is currently undergoing necessary checks. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the same model as the one that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 of the 242 on board, including Gujarat ex-chief minister Vijay Rupani and over 25 on the ground. Ever since the fatal crash of Air India flight AI-171, several incidents involving mid-air technical glitches and emergency returns have come to the fore, raising concerns about aircraft safety. From precautionary turnbacks due to suspected malfunctions to bomb threats forcing diversions, the frequency of such occurrences has prompted heightened scrutiny of aviation protocols.
Vancouver Sun
12 hours ago
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- Vancouver Sun
Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue
An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong on Monday shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue, days after another of the airline's flights crashed and killed at least 270 people. Air India said in a statement that the New Delhi-bound plane landed in Hong Kong safely and was undergoing checks 'as a matter of abundant precaution.' Airport Authority Hong Kong said in a separate statement that flight AI315 returned to the southern Chinese city's airport around 1 p.m. The plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the same model as the London-bound flight that struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff on Thursday. The crash killed 241 people on board and at least 29 on the ground. One passenger survived. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The flag carrier of India said alternative arrangements have been made to fly the affected passengers to their destination at the earliest convenience. — Roy reported from New Delhi. Associated Press video journalist Alice Fung in Hong Kong contributed to the report. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Toronto Sun
12 hours ago
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- Toronto Sun
Air India flight midair technical issue has it return to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff
The incident occurred days after another of the airline's flights crashed and killed at least 270 people Published Jun 16, 2025 • 1 minute read An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner performs its demonstration flight during the 50th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, on June 18, 2013. Photo by Francois Mori / AP HONG KONG — An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong on Monday shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue, days after another of the airline's flights crashed and killed at least 270 people. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Air India said in a statement that the New Delhi-bound plane landed in Hong Kong safely and was undergoing checks 'as a matter of abundant precaution.' Airport Authority Hong Kong said in a separate statement that flight AI315 returned to the southern Chinese city's airport around 1 p.m. The plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the same model as the London-bound flight that struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff on Thursday. The crash killed 241 people on board and at least 29 on the ground. One passenger survived. The flag carrier of India said alternative arrangements have been made to fly the affected passengers to their destination at the earliest convenience. Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Canada Canada
Edmonton Journal
12 hours ago
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- Edmonton Journal
Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue
Article content An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong on Monday shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue, days after another of the airline's flights crashed and killed at least 270 people. Air India said in a statement that the New Delhi-bound plane landed in Hong Kong safely and was undergoing checks 'as a matter of abundant precaution.' Airport Authority Hong Kong said in a separate statement that flight AI315 returned to the southern Chinese city's airport around 1 p.m. Latest National Stories
North Wales Chronicle
13 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Mid-air technical issue forces Air India flight to return to Hong Kong
Air India said in a statement that the New Delhi-bound plane landed in Hong Kong safely and was undergoing checks 'as a matter of abundant precaution'. Airport Authority Hong Kong said in a separate statement that flight AI315 returned to the southern Chinese city's airport around 1pm. The plane was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the same model as the London-bound flight that struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad minutes after take-off on Thursday. The crash killed 241 people on board and at least 29 on the ground. One passenger survived. The flag carrier of India said alternative arrangements have been made to fly the affected passengers to their destination at the earliest convenience.
