TECHNICAL SNAG
IndiGo flight performs precautionary go-around at Gorakhpur Airport after scratches found near APU inlet
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Gorakhpur performed a precautionary go-around before landing safely. Maintenance crews later discovered minor scratches near the aircraft's APU inlet. Another IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore returned due to a technical snag. This aircraft circled for two and a half hours before landing safely. An alternative flight was arranged for all 127 passengers to reach Singapore.
IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore carrying 127 passengers returns after technical snag
An IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore returned safely to the airport. The aircraft experienced a technical snag shortly after its departure. Passengers were aboard the flight which circled for two and a half hours. Airport officials maintained communication while the plane reduced its fuel. The flight landed after completing all necessary safety procedures.
Bhubaneswar-Kolkata IndiGo flight on Aug 13 cancelled after pilot detects technical snag
An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled on August 13. The pilot detected a technical issue while passengers were boarding the aircraft. All 56 passengers were safely escorted back to the arrival area. The cancellation caused some passenger agitation which was quickly managed by airport personnel. Airlines continue to prioritize technical checks before any flight departure.
Trainer aircraft overshoots runway at Baramati airstrip; propeller, nose landing gear damaged
A trainer aircraft operated by Carver Aviation veered off the runway during a training exercise at Maharashtra’s Baramati airstrip on Sunday, with no injuries reported. The VT-SEX aircraft, carrying a pilot and cadet, overshot the runway by around 20 feet after rejected take-off exercises. Authorities are investigating the cause.
In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across Europe
Russia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamya 2 mission illuminated parts of Europe for a brief period, showcasing the potential for artificial lighting from space. Nonetheless, later attempts encountered significant challenges, including technical glitches and funding shortfalls, resulting in the program's eventual discontinuation.
J-K's popular Gulmarg Cable Car reopens after month-long shutdown
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reopened the popular Gulmarg Cable Car project after a month-long closure due to a technical snag. Services resumed following necessary repairs and certification by the original manufacturer, ensuring all safety protocols were met. Despite the closure, tourist arrivals remained strong, and the resumption is expected to boost numbers further. Those involved in rescuing stranded tourists were also recognized and rewarded.
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Piyush Goyal’s helicopter faces technical snag, compels him to shelve aerial survey in Andhra
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal cancelled an aerial survey of Kriscity SEZ in Andhra Pradesh on Monday due to a technical snag in the assigned helicopter, police said. Goyal was informed of the issue while visiting Tiruchanoor temple and later returned to Delhi. The chopper, reportedly used by CM Chandrababu Naidu, is under inspection by intelligence officials.
Vistara flight to Kolkata suffers technical snag; returns to Delhi
"Shortly after take-off, a technical snag was detected on Vistara flight UK 707 operating from Delhi to Kolkata on 7 July 2023. As a precautionary step in accordance with the SOPs, the pilots decided to turn back and landed the flight safely at IGI airport, Delhi," a Vistara spokesperson said in a statement.
Airlines faced 546 technical snags during aircraft operations in 2022: Govt
The government on Thursday said domestic airlines faced a total of 546 technical snags during operation of planes last year. Out of them, the country's largest airline IndiGo faced 215 snags while SpiceJet saw 143 snags and Vistara had 97 snags.
India's aviation sector reported 478 incidents of technical snags in one year: Government
These technical snags are reported by the flight crew on receiving an aural or visual warning in the cockpit or when there is an indication of an inoperative or faulty system or while experiencing difficulty in handling or operating the aircraft, he added.
Indian aviation sector 'absolutely safe', says DGCA chief
Kumar also focused on the technical snags being faced by Indian airlines. He said that the technical snags faced by domestic carriers in recent weeks did not have the potential to cause havoc and that even foreign airlines that came to India reported 15 technical snags in the last 16 days.
Chandrayaan-2 launch called off due to technical snag
A source in ISRO said technical snags were noticed while fuelling the rocket with cryogenic fuel.
Jammu-bound GoAir flight grounded at Leh airport after technical snag
The Delhi-Leh-Jammu flight left the Leh airport in the Ladakh region for Jammu at 9.20 am, but returned within 10 minutes, an official of the GoAir said.
Air India New York Mumbai divered to Istanbul following technical snag
The flight AI-144 took off at 4:25 pm US time and was supposed to arrive at 9:05 pm. It is now delayed by 4 hours.
Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight grounded at Bhubaneswar due to technical snag
Airport Director said some technical problem was detected in the aircraft after the flight landed at airport here and its onward journey was cancelled.
Tiger Airlines flight makes unscheduled landing after technical snag
A Tiruchirappally-bound private airline with 170 passengers from Singapore made an unscheduled landing here following a technical snag.
Technical snag grounds SpiceJet flight, passengers deplaned
SpiceJet flight was grounded minutes before its take off after developing a technical snag and all 66 passengers were deplaned, airport sources said.
Air India flight develops technical snag; leaves passengers stranded for two days
The officials said all the passengers were provided with accommodation and necessary help and they were being flown out of Dammam.
Air Lanka flight develops technical snag; 122 passengers safe
An Air Lanka flight from Colombo developed a technical snag while landing at the international airport, but the pilot brought it down safely.
Disclose snags which brought metro services to halt: CIC
The Central Information Commission has directed the DMRC to disclose the details of technical snags causing inconvenience to passengers.
Naval chopper makes emergency landing due to technical snag
All three naval personnel, including two pilots, had a narrow escape as the chopper landed on a sand dune.
Snag in third unit of thermal power station
A technical snag which developed in the third unit of the thermal power station here has affected power generation to the tune of 210 MW since early morning.
Technical snag in third unit set right
The technical snag in the third unit of the thermal power plant here was set right here and power generation resumed, officials said
150 Air India flyers spend 3 hours in grounded plane
Around 150 passengers heading for Hyderabad on Thursday night were left stranded inside their aircraft at IGI Airport for over three hours after their plane developed a technical snag.
Technical snag forces emergency landing of Air India flight
A Mumbai-bound Air India flight with 70 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Raja Bhoj airport here within 15 minutes of its take-off for Indore due to a technical snag.
Air India flight grounded in Bhopal due to technical snag
A Delhi-bound Air India flight with 75 passengers onboard grounded shortly before take-off due to a technical snag in the aircraft at the city airport here today, sources said.
Technical snag delays Jetlite flight by three hours
A Nagpur-bound Jetlite flight with 170 passengers on board was delayed by nearly three hours today following a technical snag in the aircraft here.
Technical snag hits online trading at ICICI Direct
A technical snag hit ICICI Direct, the country's top brokerage house, disrupting its online trading services.
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