‘Cockpit Crew Decided to Discontinue…’: Air India's Delhi-London Flight Aborts Takeoff Due to Technical Issue
DELHI, JUL 31 – The Dreamliner flight was aborted during takeoff as a precaution after a technical issue was detected, with replacement aircraft arranged to minimize passenger disruption.
- On July 31, 2025, Air India’s Flight AI2017 aborted its takeoff at Delhi airport due to a suspected technical issue, returning to the bay.
- Following standard operating procedures, the cockpit crew decided to discontinue the takeoff after detecting a suspected technical issue.
- Ground staff are extending support and care to guests, and an alternative aircraft is being deployed to London, as passenger safety remains Air India's top priority.
- Following the aborted takeoff, AI2017 was delayed on Thursday as it returned to the bay for checks, after a suspected technical issue.
- Amid ongoing safety scrutiny, on June 12, Air India’s Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, prompting safety reassurances.
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The Air India flight from Delhi to London returned back to the airport and all passengers had to disembark as the pilot was not prepared to go ahead with the long-haul flight
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“An alternative aircraft is being deployed to fly the passengers to London at the earliest. Our ground staff is extending all support and care to the guests to minimise inconvenience caused due to this unexpected delay,” a statement from Air India said.
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An Air India flight from Delhi to London on July 31 returned to the bay after the cockpit crew aborted takeoff due to a suspected technical issue, following standard operating procedures, the airline said.
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