New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- An Airbus team will travel to Delhi to assist the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in its investigation into the Phuket-Delhi turbulence incident that injured 17 people on board last week.

Air India flight AI 2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, experienced a sudden loss of altitude of around 300ft during cruise, leading to panic on board.

The matter was classified as a serious incident by the government. The investigation is being conducted by the AAIB under ICAO Annex 13. As per standard operating procedures, France's air accident investigation agency BEA (Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety), along with aircraft manufacturer Airbus, will join the investigation.

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