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IndiGo SuratDubai Flight Makes Precautionary Landing in Ahmedabad After Technical Snag

DGCA was notified after the diversion, with the aircraft grounded for checks.

Overview

  • Flight 6E 1507, an Airbus A320-271N, diverted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and landed around 11:40 am after a mid-air technical issue.
  • IndiGo described the landing as precautionary, and airport officials reported no injuries as all passengers and crew disembarked safely.
  • An alternative aircraft was arranged after roughly two hours, and the replacement flight reached Dubai at about 1:35 pm local time.
  • Engineers began maintenance inspections in Ahmedabad, and the grounded aircraft will not return to service until it is declared airworthy.
  • The diversion comes during a period of heightened scrutiny of technical snags in Indian aviation, with a separate IndiGo engine-related incident reported in July.