NEW DELHI: An Air India flight on Monday was aborted moments before take-off as it detected a ‘technical issue.’ The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off, following Standard Operating Procedures, a spokesperson said.According to news agency ANI, sources said, “The aircraft was carrying 160 passengers on board, was scheduled to depart at 7:30 pm, but is now expected to leave at 9:30 pm. The reason is technical.”Flight AI2403, operating from Delhi to Kolkata, has been rescheduled. ANI quoted an Air India spokesperson saying, “Flight AI2403 operating from Delhi to Kolkata on 21 July 2025 has been rescheduled to depart later this evening, necessitated by a technical issue detected during the take-off roll.”
The spokesperson stated that the crew of the flight followed standard operating procedures and decided to abort the take-off.“All passengers have disembarked and our ground colleagues in Delhi are extending support to them,” the spokesperson said. (More details awaited)
