A complaint was immediately lodged with the Airport Police by Air India strictly adhering to the laid down security protocols, an Air India Spokesperson said without providing additional details of the incident.
Air India, in a statement, said it has cancelled a "small" number of flights between November and December on account of delayed return of some aircraft from heavy maintenance and supply chain constraints, without naming the destinations.
A message claiming a bomb had been placed on Air India's flight from Delhi to Mumbai via Indore was posted on a social media platform which later turned out to be a hoax, police said on Wednesday.
In 12 days, more than 275 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media.
Malik, 75, was shot dead in his vehicle outside his business in Surrey, British Columbia, on July 14, 2022. He was a one-time supporter of the separatist Khalistan movement in India.
Over 20 flights from Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday, prompting emergency responses, though many threats this week have been confirmed as hoaxes.
Earlier today, five flights of IndiGo, one each of Vistara and Air India Express received bomb threats leading to emergency landings of the aircraft in some cases. In a few days, 40 flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats.
Earlier on Wednesday, seven flights of IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa received similar bomb threats. Prior to that, nearly a dozen flights operated by Indian carriers received similar threats on Monday and Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Air India's Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft en route to Chicago from Delhi was diverted to the Canadian airport following a bomb threat. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had said that the flight made an emergency landing at Iqaluit.
The US reaction came after Singapore was forced to scramble fighter jets to escort an Madurai-Singapore Air India flight after receiving a bomb threat. Prior to that, an Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago diverted to Iqaluit airport0 in Canada on Tuesday following a similar threat.
Since the past few months, the bomb threats for the flights have increased. On Monday and Tuesday alone, several domestic and international flights of Air India and IndiGo received threats. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday also convened a meeting with senior officials.
Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that the Air India Express flight safely landed at Singapore Changi Airport around 10.04 PM.
As a precautionary measure, Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago was the landed at Iqaluit Airport in Canada.
The aircraft is currently stationed at the IGI Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on board.
Former Executive Director of Air India Jitender Bhargava weighed in on October 11 over the technical failure of an Air India Flight and demanded an investigation. He said, “The good news is that the plane has landed safely.
Routine maintenance and inspection of aircraft hydraulic systems are key for identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate into serious failures. Proactive maintenance plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and preventing accidents caused by hydraulic system issues.
With 140 passengers onboard, the Air India Express flight took off from Trichy airport for Sharjah at 5.43 pm but soon developed a technical snag. However, the aircraft landed safely and all passengers are safe now.
SpiceJet, in a post on X, mourned the passing away of Tata and described him as a visionary leader and pioneering entrepreneur who dedicated his life to building modern India through innovation and social responsibility.
Air India Express showcased its brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with a tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” design at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.
The passenger was taken to the local hospital in Copenhagen (Denmark) for medical attention.
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