Fresh concerns have emerged over the safety of Air India flights after a series of technical glitches involving Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the last 24 hours. On Tuesday morning, passengers on Air India flight AI 1880, operating a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, experienced a tense delay when a technical issue was detected in the aircraft’s left engine during its scheduled stop in Kolkata.

According to sources, the flight landed in Kolkata at approximately 12:45 AM and was scheduled to depart for Mumbai at 2:00 AM. However, due to the technical fault, the aircraft was grounded until 5:00 AM. At around 5:20 AM, an announcement was made instructing all passengers to deplane as a safety precaution. Air India has yet to release an official statement on the incident, but it is expected that passengers will now be accommodated on another aircraft for the Kolkata-Mumbai leg of their journey.

This incident is the latest in a string of similar technical issues reported on Air India flights in the past day. Just yesterday, a separate Air India flight (AI 315) operating from Hong Kong to Delhi was forced to return to Hong Kong after about 90 minutes in the air due to a technical problem. The pilot communicated with air traffic control, stating that it was unsafe to continue the journey, and the plane was safely diverted back.

Adding to the concerns, another Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, this time operated by British Airways on flight BA 35 from London to Chennai, was also forced to return to London shortly after takeoff due to a technical malfunction. All three aircraft involved in these incidents belong to the same Boeing 787 Dreamliner series—the same model that was involved in the tragic Ahmedabad-London crash on June 12, which claimed many lives just seconds after takeoff.

While the technical faults in these recent cases did not result in any injuries, the frequency of such incidents within a short span has raised questions about the reliability of the Dreamliner fleet. In all three cases, prompt action by the crew ensured the safety of the passengers, with no casualties reported. Each aircraft was returned to its originating airport as a precautionary measure.

As of now, the specific nature of the technical glitches remains unclear, and Air India is expected to release a formal statement following further investigation. Authorities emphasize that safety precautions were taken in each instance and that all passengers are safe.

The aviation industry and passengers alike are watching closely as Air India, British Airways, and Boeing work to address these recurring technical issues. The focus remains on ensuring passenger safety and restoring confidence in the Dreamliner series.