Air India is investigating an incident in which a Delhi–Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace. According to reports, the event occurred on June 22 during a manoeuvre. The airline says the crew “marginally infringed” Pakistan airspace and that the aircraft’s incursion was brief. Air India adds that the matter has been reported to the relevant regulatory authorities. In parallel, the airline orders an internal investigation, according to the reports. The accounts describe the flight as AI479 and link it to an area near Amritsar. Both outlets referencing the incident state that the situation is under review and that authorities are being informed or have been notified. No information in the cited reports indicates any injuries or operational impact beyond the airspace breach. The investigations are ongoing, with findings not yet reported publicly.
Air India probes after Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace
Air India is investigating an incident in which a Delhi–Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace. According to reports, the event occurred on June 22 during a manoeuvre. The airline says the c...
- Air India investigates an incident involving flight AI479 on the Delhi–Amritsar route on June 22.
- The airline says the crew “marginally infringed” Pakistan airspace during a manoeuvre.
- Multiple reports say the incursion is brief and relates to the area near Amritsar.
- Air India says it reports the incident to regulatory authorities.
- An internal investigation by the airline is underway.
The incident has been reported to the regulatory authorities, the airline said, adding that the matter is being investigated.
23 hours agoCarrier says the incident involving a Delhi-Amritsar flight on June 22 has been reported to regulators and is under internal investigation.
23 hours agoAir India said the crew operating flight AI479 had "marginally infringed" into Pakistan airspace during the manoeuvre.
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