India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
On 04.08.2026, an Air India Airbus A320 aircraft, registration VT-EXO, operating scheduled flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a sudden altitude variation of approximately 300 feet during cruise. The aircraft subsequently stabilised and landed safely at Delhi.
During the occurrence, injuries were reported to 20 passengers and four cabin crew members. The aircraft was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, and eight crew members comprising two pilots and six cabin crew.
Based on the information received from DGCA and the nature of the occurrence, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has taken up the investigation in accordance with the app...