DELHI— Tata Group-owned Air India (AI), operating a scheduled international flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), UK, aborted its takeoff on July 31, 2025, due to a technical concern.
Flight AI2017, operated using a Boeing 787-9 aircraft, was halted mid-takeoff after the cockpit crew identified a potential technical fault and returned the aircraft to the bay as a safety precaution.
Photo: FlightRadar24Air India Pilots Abort Takeoff
According to FlightRadar24 data, Air India flight AI2017 is scheduled to depart from Delhi at 13:25 local time, but due to delays, it tried to take off at 14:23 local time.
However, due to some technical issues, the pilot stopped takeoff roll at 115 Knots and returned to the bay.
The flight was scheduled to arrive at London Heathrow at 19:00 local time, but is now delayed due to this incident. The airline has arranged an alternative aircraft to carry passengers to Heathrow.
The flight was operated by an ex-Vistara Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered as VT-TSN. Further, it is a 4.8-year-old aircraft powered by two GEnX engines.
According to the airline’s official statement, the cockpit crew detected a suspected technical anomaly during the takeoff roll.
In line with standard operating procedures, the crew safely returned the aircraft to the parking bay for precautionary inspections. There were no reports of injuries or emergency procedures beyond the return to the gate.
The airline deployed another ex-Vistara 787-9, registered as VT-TSP, a 2.4-year-old aircraft, to operate a flight AI2017 to London.
The aircraft has 299 seats, including 30 Business Class, 21 Premium Economy, and 248 Economy class seats.
Photo: By aeroprints.com, CC BY-SA 3.0Similar Incident
An Air India (AI) Airbus A321 operating flight AI2403 from Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU) aborted takeoff at high speed after a technical fault was detected during acceleration. The crew performed emergency braking at approximately 155 km/h.
The incident occurred on July 21, 2025, at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) around 5:30 PM. The aircraft was later cleared for a rescheduled departure after standard safety checks were completed.
Photo: By Venkat Mangudi – flickr.com/photos/venkatmangudi/23429081520/, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50391719Pilots Abort Takeoff Mid-Roll After Technical Alert
Air India Flight AI2403, bound for Kolkata (CCU), was in its takeoff roll on the runway when the flight crew noticed a technical irregularity.
Following aviation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), the pilots aborted the takeoff sequence and applied emergency brakes while accelerating at 155 km/h.
The maneuver was executed safely without any injuries or aircraft damage. Ground personnel promptly attended to the disembarkation, and all passengers were assisted without incident. The flight was rescheduled for later that evening after technical inspections were completed.
The airline confirmed the technical issue was detected during the critical phase of takeoff, validating the cockpit crew’s immediate decision to halt. Air India (AI) reiterated that safety protocols were strictly followed, and all passengers remained unharmed.
Air India released an official statement shortly after the incident, confirming that the takeoff was aborted due to a technical fault discovered during acceleration. The airline expressed regret for the disruption and emphasized that all safety and emergency procedures were promptly initiated.
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