"The crew of flight AI639 operating from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a burning smell in the cabin," an Air India spokesperson said.
Following a thorough examination by the flight crew, the aircraft was ultimately cleared for departure to Islamabad. The PIA spokesperson confirmed the in-flight smoke detection and the resulting delay in departure.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): A flight of the newly launched carrier Akasa Air was hit by a bird on its way to Bengaluru from Mumbai, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Saturday.
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): An Air India Express aircraft while operating from Calicut to Dubai was diverted to Muscat after a burning smell was observed from one of the vents in the forward galley of the flight on Saturday.