Airlines report 352 major flight defects till June, Akasa and Air India top list
Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said that of 352 significant defects, 334 were in domestic flights.
Fourteen passengers on a Phuket to Delhi Air India flight were injured when the aircraft dropped about 300 feet due to turbulence, though it landed safely in Delhi. The airline and regulators were promptly informed of the incident. All injured passengers were taken to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and India Spinal Injury Centre, according to an official.
Air India stated that the flight AI2379 experienced a brief turbulence-related event, causing a momentary change in altitude. The pilot reported a cabin crew injury and minor passenger injuries, suspecting a transient technical fault. No serious injuries were reported, and the airline is cooperating with authorities on the investigation.
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