Overview
- Flight AI101 to New York turned back to Delhi after Iranian airspace was unexpectedly closed, then its right engine ingested a container during taxi, with no injuries reported.
- Air India says the aircraft is grounded for inspection and repairs and that passengers are being rebooked or refunded, with potential disruptions on select A350 routes.
- Preliminary regulator findings cited by sources indicate a dolly wheel detached, a container toppled near the taxiway N/N4 junction by Bay 242, and engine number two ingested it before the aircraft was parked at stand 244.
- A passenger video showed ground staff around the parked jet with visible engine damage, and debris was cleared before towing to a stand.
- In a separate case, Delhi–Singapore flight AI2380 made a precautionary return for a suspected technical issue, with PTI sources reporting an APU fire warning, and airlines adjusted services due to the Iran closure.