Air India London Flight Returns to Delhi After 7 Hours Due to Technical Glitch

• Air India A350 flight AI111 from Delhi to London Heathrow made a precautionary return to Delhi.
• The aircraft was airborne for nearly seven hours before landing back in Delhi due to a suspected technical issue.
• Noises were reportedly heard on board while the aircraft was in Saudi Arabian airspace, four hours into the flight.
• Air India stated the return was a precautionary measure and the aircraft is undergoing extensive technical evaluations.
• The same A350-900 aircraft, VT-JRF, had a previous technical issue on March 15, diverting a New York–Delhi flight to Ireland.