What happened to Air India flight AI101 in Delhi?

Flight AI101 ingested a baggage container into its engine while taxiing in fog at Delhi airport, causing engine damage and grounding the aircraft.

Were there any other Air India incidents on Thursday?

Yes, another Air India flight to Singapore returned to Delhi mid-air due to an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire warning.

What is Air India doing about the affected passengers?

Air India is assisting affected passengers with alternative travel arrangements and refunds as they prefer.

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Air India Engine Sucks Bag Container, Grounds Flight

15 Jan

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Summary

An Air India Airbus A350 engine ingested a baggage container on taxi.
The incident occurred during foggy conditions at Delhi airport.
Another Air India flight returned due to an APU fire warning.

Air India Engine Sucks Bag Container, Grounds Flight

An Air India Airbus A350 operating as flight AI101 was grounded on Thursday after its right engine ingested a baggage container while taxiing at Delhi airport amid dense fog. The aircraft had previously returned to Delhi due to airspace closures impacting its route.

While no passengers or crew were harmed, the engine damage has necessitated a thorough investigation and repairs. Air India has warned of potential disruptions on its A350 routes and is arranging alternative travel or refunds for affected passengers.

In a separate incident on the same day, an Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flight AI 2380, bound for Singapore, made a precautionary return to Delhi after a fire warning related to its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) activated mid-flight. The flight departed for Singapore on an alternate aircraft after ground teams assisted passengers.