Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly entered Pakistan airspace during June 22 go-around
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Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly entered Pakistan airspace during June 22 go-around

NDTV··25 Jun

NDTV reported AI479 crew marginally infringed Pakistani airspace while manoeuvring after a bird strike prompted runway inspection at Amritsar. DGCA said the event was coordinated with Pakistan ATC before the Airbus A321 diverted safely back to Delhi.

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What It Means For You

  • Flight diversions may occur during bird-strike checks.
  • Airspace breaches trigger regulatory probes.
  • Passengers were safely landed in Delhi.

What's Happening

  • AI479 briefly entered Pakistani airspace June 22.
  • The flight diverted to Delhi after go-around.
  • DGCA and Air India are investigating.

Aviation Details

  • A bird strike prompted runway inspection at Amritsar.
  • Pakistan ATC coordinated the airspace event.
  • Aircraft involved was Airbus A321 VT-PPV.
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