Overview

• Flight AI2913, an Airbus A320neo, turned back to Delhi on August 31 after a right‑engine fire indication shortly after takeoff.
• The cockpit crew shut down the affected engine in line with procedure and landed safely with no reported injuries.
• Delhi ATC declared a full emergency following the mayday call, placing fire and rescue teams on standby.
• More than 90 passengers were transferred to an alternate aircraft to continue to Indore, according to the airline.
• Air India notified the regulator of the incident, which comes during heightened safety oversight following June’s fatal 787 crash.