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DGCA Probing Air India Hijack Scare, Security Norms Review Awaits Final Report: Naidu
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:00
DGCA Probing Air India Hijack Scare, Security Norms Review Awaits Final Report: Naidu
- •Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that any decision on altering security norms will depend on the final DGCA investigation report.
- •An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi with 293 passengers and 13 crew members was safely diverted to Jaipur due to a false hijack alert.
- •The Boeing 787-9 aircraft resumed its journey to Delhi after thorough security checks at Jaipur International Airport.
- •Naidu made these remarks on the sidelines of the 42nd Raising Day of Pawan Hans in New Delhi.
- •The minister urged Pawan Hans to expand its fleet promptly and explore emerging sectors like seaplanes and electric Vertical Take Off Landing aircraft.
Key Questions Answered
An Air India flight traveling from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted and made a safe emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport after a false hijack alert was triggered.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated that any decisions regarding modifications to current security norms will only be considered after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) completes its investigation.
The Boeing 787-9 aircraft operating flight AI2030 carried approximately 293 passengers and 13 crew members onboard.
