Major Crash Averted at Mumbai Airport as Two Air India Flights Face Off on Runway

A potential major aviation disaster was averted at Mumbai Airport late Tuesday night when two Air India flights found themselves on the same runway, facing each other. The incident involved a Delhi-bound Air India flight and another aircraft.

According to an Air India spokesperson, the Delhi-bound flight halted its departure and returned to the bay immediately after receiving instructions from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Standard operating procedures were followed, and the aircraft underwent necessary checks. The airline stated that alternative arrangements were made to ensure passengers reached Delhi as soon as possible.

Details surrounding how the two aircraft ended up in such close proximity on the active runway are still emerging. The incident has raised concerns about air traffic management and safety protocols at one of India's busiest airports. This is a developing story, with further updates expected.

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post an instruction from the Air Traffic Control, the Delhi-bound Air India flight halted its departure and returned to the bay. The aircraft then underwent necessary checks as per the standard operating procedures and alternative arrangements were made to fly the passengers to Delhi at the earliest.