NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft bound for London aborted takeoff at Delhi airport on Thursday due to a technical problem.
"Flight AI2017, operating from Delhi to London on July 31, returned to the bay due to a suspected technical issue ," an airline spokesperson said in a statement to PTI.
"The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the takeoff run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks."
The airline said an alternative aircraft is being arranged to transport passengers to London as soon as possible. "Our ground staff is extending all support and care to the guests to minimise inconvenience caused due to this unexpected delay," the spokesperson added.
Details about the number of passengers on board were not known.
"Flight AI2017, operating from Delhi to London on July 31, returned to the bay due to a suspected technical issue ," an airline spokesperson said in a statement to PTI.
"The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the takeoff run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks."
The airline said an alternative aircraft is being arranged to transport passengers to London as soon as possible. "Our ground staff is extending all support and care to the guests to minimise inconvenience caused due to this unexpected delay," the spokesperson added.
Details about the number of passengers on board were not known.
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