Air India Dreamliner Makes Emergency Return to Hong Kong

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI315 to New Delhi, was forced to return to Hong Kong shortly after departure due to a suspected technical issue. This decision comes in the wake of a disastrous crash last week involving the same aircraft model in Ahmedabad.

Upon safe landing, the airline confirmed that the precautionary move was due to unspecified technical concerns. Flight recordings disclosed that the pilot opted to stay within Hong Kong's proximity and requested permission to return, ensuring passenger safety was not compromised.

Boeing and Air India remain under scrutiny, as such incidents add pressure to enhance safety measures. This incident highlights challenges facing Air India's fleet rejuvenation efforts and Boeing's ongoing battle with public trust after its series of safety crises.

(With inputs from agencies.)