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Air India Express Flight Returns to Bengaluru After Midair Technical Fault

An inquiry has been launched into the midair fault to uncover what prompted the flight’s return.

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A replacement flight was arranged for passengers. An inquiry is underway to investigate the incident amid growing concerns over aviation safety.

Overview

  • Flight IX2718, bound from Bengaluru on August 3, rounded back midair after crew detected a technical malfunction and circled to burn off fuel before a safe landing.
  • The airline deployed a replacement aircraft and rebooked affected passengers to minimize travel disruption and keep schedules on track.
  • Air India Express has opened an internal probe and is collaborating with regulators to pinpoint the root cause of the in-flight issue.
  • This incident follows July’s safety hiccups, including a failed takeoff at Ghaziabad and an early return from Kozhikode, underscoring recurrent technical challenges.
  • Regulatory scrutiny has intensified under DGCA supervision after June’s fatal Boeing 787 crash spurred mandatory inspections across Indian carriers.