An Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, flight AI315, departed Hong Kong for New Delhi on Monday morning, only to make a U‑turn mid-air after the pilot reported a suspected technical issue The precautionary decision was made less than 90 minutes into the flight, and passengers and crew were safely brought back to Hong Kong.

The exact nature of the technical snag remains undisclosed, but authorities have launched a thorough investigation. As per airline protocol, the aircraft is now grounded for detailed inspection and necessary checks .

This incident follows closely on the heels of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 - also a Boeing 787‑8 - near Ahmedabad just days earlier, raising fresh concerns about the safety of the model . While today's event involved no injuries or emergency landings, it underscores the airline's commitment to safety-first measures.

Passengers were smoothly disembarked and re-accommodated. Air India and Boeing are expected to cooperate fully with aviation regulators. The airline has yet to issue an official statement but assured that safety protocols are being followed strictly.