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Air India Boeing 777 Returns to Delhi After Engine Failure

12/22/2025

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An Air India Boeing 777 bound for Mumbai returned to Delhi after a drop in oil pressure forced the pilots to shut down one engine.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the incident and noted aircraft can safely operate on one engine.
The 15-year-old aircraft is undergoing necessary checks.
Air India expressed regret for the inconvenience, as the June crash that killed 260 people drew renewed safety scrutiny.

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An Air India Boeing 777 bound for Mumbai returned to Delhi after a drop in oil pressure forced the pilots to shut down one engine.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the incident and noted aircraft can safely operate on one engine.
The 15-year-old aircraft is undergoing necessary checks.
Air India expressed regret for the inconvenience, as the June crash that killed 260 people drew renewed safety scrutiny.