Ranchi-bound Air India flight diverted back to Delhi due to technical issue

An Air India flight operating from New Delhi to Ranchi had to return back mid-air after the pilot reported a suspected technical issue while airborne. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane had departed from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport at 4:25 pm and was scheduled to arrive at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport by 6:20 pm. "One of our flights returned to Delhi after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue. Post inspections and clearance, the aircraft continued scheduled operations," Air India Express Spokesperson said. 

Air India Hong Kong-Delhi flight returns mid-air

Earlier on Monday, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to New Delhi had to return to Hong Kong mid-flight after the crew suspected a technical issue. The decision to turn back was made as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety, as per the airline.“AI315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on 16 June 2025 air-returned to Hong Kong shortly after take off due to a technical issue. The flight landed safely at Hong Kong and is undergoing checks as a matter of abundant precaution. Alternative arrangements have been planned to fly the passengers to their destination Delhi at the earliest. We are providing all necessary on-ground assistance to the passengers to minimise the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption," an Air India Spokesperson said.

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This comes just days after another Air India Dreamliner, flight AI171, crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 people, including all 241 on board. On Sunday, officials confirmed the recovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the crash site. The black box is expected to provide critical information to help determine the cause of the deadly accident.

Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Air India operates the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, a wide-body aircraft primarily used for long-haul international routes. The aircraft features a two-class configuration with 18 seats in Business Class and 238 in Economy, though the airline may modify this layout based on operational requirements.

What makes the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner unique?

The 787-8 is the base model of Boeing’s Dreamliner series, known for its fuel efficiency and design tailored for long-distance travel. Equipped with two engines, the aircraft uses advanced composite materials, accounting for nearly 50% of its structure, to reduce weight and enhance performance. It is the first commercial aircraft built extensively with composite materials. The Dreamliner can fly up to 8,500 nautical miles in a single journey, with features that improve fuel consumption, passenger comfort, and operational range.