Tag: airline safety

Goa-Delhi IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing With 229 On Board: What Technical Failure Forced The Aircraft Back Minutes After Take-Off?

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An IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight carrying 229 passengers returned safely to Manohar International Airport shortly after take-off on September 1, 2026, after an engine-related technical issue was reported. Air Traffic Control declared a full emergency, but the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported.

Air India Expands Drug Testing to Every Pilot After Captain Tests Positive for Marijuana: How Will the New Checks Work?

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Air India has begun mandatory substance screening for its pilots after a captain tested positive for marijuana, expanding checks beyond India’s existing random-testing requirements.