The airline, in a statement, said that its pilots decided to turn back and land in Tirupati after a minor technical snag was detected.

Two IndiGo flights suffered technical glitch on Saturday

In Short

• Flight 6E 6591 circled for 40 minutes before landing safely
• Earlier flight 6E 2696 faced similar problem on same route
• No injuries reported, both flights cancelled by airline

An IndiGo flight from Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati to Hyderabad was forced to return to its origin on Sunday after suffering a technical glitch shortly after takeoff.

Flight 6E 6591, which departed from Tirupati Airport at 7:55 pm on Sunday, experienced a technical glitch mid-air. In a precautionary move, the aircraft began circling over the area for approximately 40 minutes before the crew decided to return to Tirupati.

The airline, in a statement, said that its pilots decided to turn back and land in Tirupati after a minor technical snag was detected.

“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and made all efforts to minimise it including offering them refreshments and hotel accommodation. All affected customers have been re-accommodated on the next available flights or given full refund against cancellation, as per their preference. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew is our top priority,” IndiGo spokesperson said in a statement.

In a separate incident earlier in the day, flight 6E 2696 on the same route also faced a similar issue. That aircraft had taken off at around 6:19 am and returned to Tirupati after the crew identified a technical problem shortly after departure. It also circled for a while before landing safely.

No injuries or emergencies were reported in either case, and all passengers onboard were safe. The airline later cancelled both flights.

IndiGo is yet to issue an official statement regarding the incidents. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the technical glitch on the commercial flight.

The back-to-back disruptions have raised concerns among passengers, though safety procedures were followed and landings were completed without incident.

Passengers affected by the cancellations have been advised to contact IndiGo for further assistance and rescheduling options.

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Air India Hong Kong flight’s power unit catches fire after landing at Delhi airport

NEW DELHI, July 22: An Air India Hong Kong flight’s auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing at Delhi airport, the airline informed on Tuesday, adding that all passengers and crew are safe.
After completing its journey from Hong Kong to Delhi, Air India Flight AI 315 reported an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire soon after it had landed and was stationed at the gate.
“Flight AI 315, operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on 22 July 2025, experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after it had landed and parked at the gate,” an airline spokesperson said in a statement.
“The incident occurred while passengers had begun disembarking, and the APU was automatically shut down as per system design,” it added.The aircraft has been grounded for further investigations, and the aviation regulator has been duly notified, according to Air India. The airline acknowledged that there was some damage to the aircraft.
“However, passengers and crew members disembarked normally and are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for further investigations and the regulator has been duly notified,” said the airline.Earlier in the day, Air India said it has completed precautionary inspections on the fuel control switch (FCS) locking mechanisms of all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet.
The airline stated that no problems were found during the checks, which were conducted in line with safety directives issued by India’s aviation regulator DGCA earlier this month.“Air India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet,” the airline said in a statement.The inspections come in the aftermath of a tragic Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad last month, in which 260 people lost their lives. (IANS)

IndiGo flight aborts takeoff in Ahmedabad due to technical snag

IndiGo confirmed the issue was a technical malfunction and stated that the aircraft would be thoroughly inspected and maintained before returning to service.

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New Delhi: In another safety scare for IndiGo, a flight from Ahmedabad to Diu carrying 60 passengers had to abort takeoff on Wednesday, due to a technical snag.

The incident occurred at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport just before 11 am, prompting an emergency response and passenger evacuation.

Fortunately, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated without any injuries, the airline said.

The flight, IndiGo 6E7966, was operating with an ATR 72-600 aircraft. During the takeoff roll, the pilot noticed abnormal indications from the aircraft’s right engine.

Following safety protocols, the flight crew immediately aborted takeoff and issued a Mayday call, alerting ground emergency teams.

The aircraft was safely brought to a halt, and emergency personnel arrived quickly at the scene. Passengers were evacuated using emergency slides.

IndiGo confirmed the issue was a technical malfunction and stated that the aircraft would be thoroughly inspected and maintained before returning to service.

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the incident as part of a broader inquiry into recent technical issues faced by Indian airlines.

This marks the third such incident involving IndiGo in recent days. Just two days earlier, on July 21, IndiGo flight 6E 813 from Goa to Indore made an emergency landing due to a suspected hydraulic issue in the wheel system.

The pilot had detected an undercarriage warning mid-air, causing the aircraft to circle Indore’s airspace before landing safely.

Fire brigades, medical teams, and airport officials were deployed along the runway, anticipating a potentially hazardous landing.