An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Pune was diverted to Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on Thursday after a female passenger suddenly lost consciousness onboard. Cabin crew alerted Air Traffic Control to request priority landing and urgent medical assistance. The aircraft landed safely as medical support was arranged for the passenger, avoiding any further escalation during the flight.
A Swiss Air flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff at IGI Airport early Sunday after an engine failure. Passengers were evacuated on the runway and six people sustained injuries during the exit, officials said. The injured were taken to Medanta Hospital for treatment as airport operations were managed during the emergency response.
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The Indian Air Force has rejected reports of an aircraft crash near Kishtwar, calling them false. At the same time, it conducted a high-profile demonstration by activating an Emergency Landing Facility on the Purvanchal Expressway, showing it can operate aircraft even without conventional runways.
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