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. 

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.