An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner returned to Hong Kong on Monday (16 Jun 2025) after the pilot suspected a technical issue mid-air.
Flight AI315, bound for New Delhi, departed Hong Kong at 12:16PM local time (1:16PM Singapore time).
The pilot reported a potential technical malfunction just over an hour into the journey. Following standard operating procedures, the crew decided to turn the aircraft back as a safety precaution.
Advertisements
The flight landed safely back in Hong Kong with no injuries reported. All passengers on board were offered alternative arrangements by the airline.
Aircraft Undergoes Technical Inspection After Safe Landing
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is currently undergoing detailed inspection and technical evaluation by maintenance crews. The precise nature of the suspected technical issue remains unclear.
An Air India spokesperson told the Economic Times that passenger safety is the airline’s highest priority. The flight crew followed standard operating procedures after detecting an anomaly.
Sources with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to Reuters that the Dreamliner is being thoroughly checked by technical teams. Updates on the situation are expected soon.
Recent Aviation Safety Concerns
This incident comes days after an Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad moments after take-off. The crash, involving the same type of Boeing aircraft, killed 241 of the 242 people on board.
This has reignited concern over aircraft safety and maintenance protocols.
The airline is coordinating with authorities to minimise disruption for affected passengers. Boeing and Air India did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the Hong Kong-New Delhi flight.
Would you be jailed for being half-naked in public? Well, the answer will shock you. Seriously. Watch this to the end and you'll understand:
