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Air India turbulence incident
Entities: Air India · Delhi · Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) · Ram Mohan Naidu · Airbus A320neo (VT‑EXO)
Overview
On 4 August 2026 an Air India Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence, dropping about 300 feet and injuring between 12 and 17 passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, prompting an investigation by India’s DGCA and a visit by the Civil Aviation Minister to the injured.
A few days later Air India announced a major seasonal service expansion, adding a nonstop Mumbai‑Toronto route for the winter 2026‑27 season and increasing capacity on its Delhi‑Toronto flights. The announcement referenced the recent turbulence episode, noting the number of injuries as part of the broader safety context while outlining the airline’s growth plans.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesAir India expands Canada service amid midair drop incident injuring 17Air India adds seasonal Mumbai‑Toronto flights and upgrades Delhi‑Toronto service, but an Airbus A320neo on a Phuket‑Delhi route suffered a sudden drop, injuring 17 before landing safely.
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1 day ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 62 sourcesAir India Flight AI2379 Turbulence Injures Dozens on Phuket‑DelhiAir India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi hit severe turbulence on 4 Aug 2026, dropping ~300 ft. The Airbus A320 landed safely; dozens of passengers and crew were injured and taken to hospitals, prompting a
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