br br - **October 11, 2024**: An Air India Express flight from Tiruchirapalli to Sharjah declared a mid-air emergency due to a hydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. The aircraft circled over Tiruchirapalli for nearly two hours to burn off excess fuel before making a safe landing. All 141 passengers and crew members were unharmed citeturn0search4.br br - **September 4, 2024**: An Air India Boeing 787-800 en route from New Delhi to Birmingham made an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport due to technical issues. The flight landed safely, with all 258 passengers and 17 crew members unharmed citeturn0news19.br br - **May 18, 2024**: An Air India Express flight traveling from Bengaluru to Kochi made an emergency landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after a fire was reported in the right engine shortly after takeoff. All 179 passengers and six crew members were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported citeturn0search6.br br These incidents highlight the importance of stringent safety protocols and the preparedness of airline crews to handle in-flight emergencies effectively.