Incident
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On 1 February 2026, Air India flight AI132, operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner VT-ANX, departed London Heathrow for Bengaluru despite a troubling technical anomaly during engine start. The incident, now under investigation by Indian aviation authorities, has reignited concerns about systemic safety oversight and recurring issues with the Boeing 787’s fuel control systems. Engine Start…
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On January 14, 2026, an Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating flight AI2380 from Delhi to Singapore was forced to return to its departure airport following an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire warning shortly after reaching cruising altitude. The aircraft, registered VT-TSE, was carrying approximately 190 passengers when the crew received the alert and initiated…
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On January 10th, 2026, Singapore Airlines flight SQ661, operated by Airbus A350-941 registered 9V-SHO, encountered a technical issue shortly after departure from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Sapporo, Japan. The aircraft, bound for Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), was forced to return to its origin due to a malfunction in the cabin air conditioning system, disrupting…
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Due to poor weather in Inverness, a British Airways flight made a u-turn and went straight back to London Heathrow, it’s original departure field. British Airways BA1420 – London to Inverness… Persistent poor weather at Inverness Airport once again highlighted the operational challenges faced by airlines serving the Highlands, as British Airways flight BA1420 was…
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Authorities in Spain have arrested an 80‑year‑old man at Tenerife South Airport after he attempted to wheel the body of his deceased wife through the terminal and onto a departing flight. The extraordinary incident, which unfolded earlier this week, has raised serious questions about airport security, passenger welfare, and the circumstances that led the man…
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An Air France Boeing 777 operating a flight from Bengaluru to Paris declared an emergency in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan last night. Information has been released pertinent to the incident at hand. Below is what we know on this so far: Incident Report: Engine Failure and Diversion to Ashgabat of Air France Flight AF191 Bengaluru-Paris (F-GSPI) Date…
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On January 9, 2026, American Airlines flight AA83, operated by a Boeing 777-223ER registered N797AN, was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shortly after departure due to a significant water leak affecting multiple lavatories. The Flight to Auckland… The aircraft had just reached its initial cruising altitude of FL320 en route to…
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An Air Canada Boeing 787‑8 operating flight AC888 from Ottawa to London Heathrow landed safely on 1 January 2026 after the crew declared a PAN PAN due to a shattered outer windshield pane on the first officer’s side. The incident, reported by The Aviation Herald, occurred as the aircraft—registered C‑GHQY—was nearing the end of its…
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An Air Canada Rouge flight preparing to depart Toronto Pearson International Airport faced an extraordinary and potentially life‑threatening situation in December when a baggage handler became trapped inside the aircraft’s cargo hold. The incident, which unfolded on December 13, triggered a cascade of delays, an eventual flight cancellation, and serious questions about ground‑handling procedures and…
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An Emirates Airbus A380 operating flight EK261 from Dubai to São Paulo made an unscheduled diversion to Accra on 9 January 2026 after the crew received an indication of possible smoke in the aircraft’s cargo hold, according to multiple aviation sources and local media reports. The incident marked only the third time an A380—the world’s…