Around 160 passengers were said to be on board the aircraft. For about two hours, the flight was going around the air space over Trichy and Pudukottai to dump fuel before making an emergency landing in Trichy. TRICHY: Tension prevailed for a while at Trichy international airport as a Dubai-bound Air India Express flight that took off from the airport here made an emergency landing on Monday evening. The Air India Express flight (No IXO61) was supposed to depart from Trichy airport as per the flight schedule by 12.45 pm. However, the flight’s departure was delayed, and the aircraft took off only by 1.55 pm. Around 160 passengers were said to be on board the aircraft. Soon after the take-off, the flight crew noticed a technical snag in the aircraft. For about two hours, the flight was going around the air space over Trichy and Pudukottai to dump fuel before making an emergency landing in Trichy. While the normal duration of the air journey between Trichy and Dubai is four hours and 45 minutes, relatives and friends of the passengers awaiting the flight’s arrival at Dubai airport used online flight tracking platforms. Only then, they realised that the aircraft had not left Trichy. Meanwhile, a section of passengers onboard who are relatives of the former Nagapattinam MLA Thamimum Ansari informed the latter about the flight doing rounds due to a technical snag. At 3.53pm, the Air India Express flight, a narrow body Boeing 738 aircraft, made an emergency landing at Trichy airport. Airport sources said that alternative arrangements were in place to transport passengers to Dubai.Get an chance to win ₹5000 Amazon Voucher by taking part in India’s Biggest Habit Index! Take the survey hereAbout the AuthorDeepak KarthikDeepak is Trichy-based journalist working as Assistant Editor for The Times of India, covering central and Cauvery delta districts in Tamil Nadu. He writes on politics, transport, urban infrastructure, industries and technology. Deepak has completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical engineering from Sastra university and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations from Bharathidasan university.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRamaphosa Praises PM Modi’s Endorsement of South Africa Hosting G20 Summit, Counters Trump’s Claims‘Is There Any Law?’ Renuka Chaudhary Sparks Row After Bringing Stray Dog to ParliamentBSF IG Warns Of Looming Threat As 120 Terrorists Wait In PoK Despite Dip In Infiltration AttemptsPakistan Rages At UN After Criticism Of Munir’s Immunity Amendment Amid Fears Of Deeper MilitarismSheikh Hasina, UK MP Tulip Siddiq Convicted in Corruption Case, Raising Concerns Over Fair TrialsUP BLO Deaths Trigger Outrage As Families Blame Extreme SIR Stress While Officials Deny Any PressureThailand Pushes For India’s RCEP Entry, Urges Deeper Trade Ties, Joint Action Against CybercrimeKiren Rijiju, JP Nadda Slam Kharge Over Rajya Sabha Remarks On Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ExitIndian Youth Killed In UK Stabbing; Family Demands Justice After All Six Suspects Are Granted Bail’Survived Drowning, Escaped A Bomb Blast, Gave Up Non-Veg’: PM Modi On VP Radhakrishnan’s Early Life123PhotostoriesHow Samantha balances fitness with autoimmune myositis: A lesson in resilienceWords that heal: 7 motivational quotes to boost your mental health8 small fish that are fun and easy to care forLearning with clarity: 5 Lord Buddha quotes students can live byYour Strength and Weakness According To Your Date of BirthAstro-numerology December 2025; Sanjay B Jumaani’s predictions for each number (1-9)7 hill stations near Kerala for that much-needed winter break in DecemberFrom filigree diamond engagement ring to minimalist mangalsutra glam: Newlywed Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s wedding jewellery is all things luxe6 hacks to keep almirahs and kitchen drawers damp and moisture free to prevent deemak (termites)Having this drink can boost hemoglobin levels naturally: The right way to make it at home123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingAdin RossSunil GavaskarED SheeranDevajit SaikiaVirat Kohli RecordGisele BndchenKL RahulParliament SessionSmriti MandhanaAnthony Davis
For about two hours, the flight was going around the air space over Trichy and Pudukottai to dump fuel before making an emergency landing in Trichy. TRICHY: Tension prevailed for a while at Trichy international airport as a Dubai-bound Air India Express flight that took off from the airport here made an emergency landing on…
