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Air India JFKDelhi Flight Diverts to Shannon Over Suspected Technical Issue

Air India says the A350 remains grounded in Shannon for detailed safety checks.

Overview

  • Flight AI102 landed safely at Shannon at 04:30 local time with no injuries reported to passengers or crew.
  • The Airbus A350-900 is undergoing extensive technical evaluations that the airline says will take extra time to complete.
  • Roughly 300 people were on board, and flight-tracking data shows the jet had been airborne for nearly six hours before the diversion.
  • Air India and Shannon Airport authorities are providing meals, immigration assistance and hotel accommodation as passengers await rebooking.
  • The airline described the action as a precaution driven by its safety standards, and no definitive cause has been announced.