Air India Express Singapore-bound flight with 180 on board makes emergency landing in Chennai after technical glitch | India News

An Air India Express flight bound for Singapore from Tiruchirappalli on Monday made an unscheduled landing at Chennai airport after it developed a technical glitch mid-air, airport authorities said on Monday.The pilot of the aircraft alerted the Air Traffic Controller in Chennai, and a local stand-by was announced at the airport in Chennai around 5.40 pm, they said."All the 180 passengers, including the crew, are safe. Currently, the Aircraft is on the ground (AOG)." an official told HT on condition of anonymity.Also read | Air India Express' Abu Dhabi-bound flight forced to return to Kochi after engine oil warning: ‘Danger’Due to the incident, there were no disruptions to aircraft operations at the airport, and it remained normal, he said.The airline's technical team is currently undertaking an assessment of the Air India Express aircraft.The passengers are likely to resume their journey to the destination in an alternate aircraft that has been arranged by the airline, the official said.Also read | Air India Express Singapore-bound flight with 180 on board makes emergency landing in Chennai after technical glitchAir India Express is yet to reply to an HT query, seeking comments over the incident at the Chennai airport.This is the second incident in a day after a Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Jeddah from Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Chennai on Monday following a technical issue involving its engine.The Malaysia Airlines flight MH156, carrying 186 people, landed safely at Chennai International Airport. Emergency response arrangements were activated at the airport following the diversion, news agency PTI reported.The technical problem involved “Engine No.2.”“Further assessment of the aircraft and the technical issue is being carried out by the airline and relevant technical teams,” the spokesperson told PTI, adding that operations were normal.The aircraft was moved to a parking slot with the help of a tow vehicle, while passengers were provided accommodation at the airport.