Air India A350 Grounded After Engine Sucks in Cargo Container

An Air India A350 aircraft's engine was damaged at Delhi airport after sucking in a cargo container during taxiing amid dense fog. The plane returned from its Delhi-New York route due to Iranian airspace closure. Passengers are being assisted with alternate travel and refunds.

An Air India wide-body A350 aircraft suffered significant engine damage after it ingested a cargo container while taxiing at the Delhi airport in dense fog, a source reports.

Following the incident, the airline announced the grounding of the affected aircraft pending a detailed investigation and acknowledged potential flight disruptions on certain routes that operate with the A350.

Flight AI101, originally en route to New York, initially returned to Delhi because of an unexpected Iranian airspace closure. After safely landing, the engine incident occurred during taxiing. Passengers are being offered alternative travel options and refunds.

(With inputs from agencies.)