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Moneycontrol03-02-2026, 05:29

Air India Express Grounds Boeing 737-NG Over DGCA-Flagged Tyre Issue

  • Air India Express proactively grounded a Boeing 737-NG aircraft after an issue was raised by the DGCA.
  • The DGCA audit, conducted weeks prior, flagged a potential tyre interchangeability issue on the aircraft.
  • An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed the withdrawal of the aircraft for necessary fixes following regulatory observation.
  • The airline is seeking clarification from Boeing (OEM) regarding the tyre issue.
  • The aircraft, grounded two days ago, is expected to return to service soon after component replacement.

Why It Matters: Air India Express grounded a Boeing 737-NG due to a DGCA-flagged tyre issue, awaiting fixes.

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