AHMEDABAD- Air India (AI) cancelled Flight AI159 from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW) today (June 17, 2025), following a technical malfunction, representing the fourth Air India (AI) flight disruption within 24 hours.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was scheduled to depart at 1:10 PM on June 17, 2025, from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD).
Photo: By Simon Boddy, CC BY-SA 2.0 | Wikimedia CommonsAir India Ahmedabad to London Flight Cancelled
The aircraft had previously arrived from Delhi and was prepared to resume operations on the Ahmedabad-London route.
This would have marked the first scheduled flight on this route since the recent tragic crash in Ahmedabad (AMD) that claimed over 270 lives.
Flightradar24 data confirmed the assigned aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, identical to the model involved in the recent Air India (AI) crash at Ahmedabad airport (AMD).
Air India (AI) officials confirmed that affected passengers would receive full refunds for the cancelled service.
A passenger travelling with his family expressed frustration to the news agency ANI, stating he received no explanations from the airline regarding the flight cancellation.
The passenger was travelling with his wife and two children when the announcement was made.
Air India Series of Technical Problems
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh Tekriwal1. AI180 San Francisco-Mumbai
Earlier on Tuesday morning, Air India (AI) Flight AI180 operating the San Francisco-Mumbai route encountered an engine issue during its scheduled transit at Kolkata Airport (CCU). The Boeing 777-200LR aircraft experienced technical complications in its left engine upon arrival at the West Bengal facility.
Airport authorities confirmed the aircraft arrived at its scheduled time. However, the engine malfunction prevented the flight from continuing its journey to Mumbai (BOM). The captain informed passengers that the decision prioritised flight safety protocols.
Photo: Dnata2. AI315 Hong Kong-Delhi
Air India (AI) Flight AI315 encountered suspected technical complications during its Hong Kong-Delhi route on Monday. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) at 12:16 PM local time according to Flightradar24 monitoring systems.
Approximately one hour into the journey, the flight crew identified potential mechanical malfunctions requiring immediate attention. The pilot implemented safety protocols and reversed course toward Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
The aircraft completed a successful emergency landing in Hong Kong without passenger or crew injuries.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva – Air India, D-AZXH/VT-RTE, Airbus A321-251NX, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1335491153. AI819 Delhi-Vadodara
An Air India (AI) Flight AI819 experienced mechanical problems immediately after departing Delhi Airport (DEL). The Airbus A321neo aircraft, carrying 168 passengers, was scheduled to operate the Delhi-Vadodara domestic route on Sunday evening.
Within minutes of becoming airborne, the captain suspected landing gear malfunctions and initiated emergency return procedures. The aircraft landed safely at IGI Airport at 7:20 PM, approximately 29 minutes after its original departure.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh Tekriwal4. IX1113 Delhi-Ranchi
Air India Express (IX) diverted a Delhi-Ranchi flight back to Delhi on Monday after crew members suspected technical issues during the journey. The flight was originally scheduled to land at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at 6:20 PM local time.
An Air India Express (IX) spokesperson confirmed the aircraft returned to Delhi after takeoff due to suspected technical complications. Post-inspection procedures and technical clearance allowed the aircraft to resume scheduled operations.
The flight eventually departed for Ranchi (IXR) after resolving the technical issues and landed safely at 9:27 PM local time. The arrival was approximately three hours behind the original scheduled time.
Bottom Line
These consecutive technical incidents have raised concerns about Air India’s fleet maintenance and safety protocols. Aviation authorities continue monitoring the situation as the airline addresses recurring mechanical issues across multiple aircraft types and routes.
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