June 16, 2025, Hong Kong Ahmedabad Air India flight AI-315 had to turn back to Hong Kong due to a technical snag while en route from Hong Kong to Delhi. The pilot made an emergency landing following safety protocols, and the plane landed safely at Hong Kong Airport. Incident details Flight AI-315, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, took off from Hong Kong for Delhi on Monday morning. The pilot decided to turn back after suspecting a technical snag during the flight. All passengers and crew were safely disembarked, and a detailed safety check of the aircraft is underway. Air India has not issued a statement on the nature of the snag. Other recent incidents include the emergency landing of an Air India flight in Thailand due to a bomb threat and smoke coming from the tires of a Saudi Airlines flight in Lucknow. The result is that repeated technical issues raise questions about the safety standards of airlines. Air India should improve the maintenance of its fleet to restore passenger confidence.