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    Air India's Mumbai to Newark flight, AI191, returned shortly after take-off on Wednesday (22) following a suspected technical issue. The aircraft landed safely, with both outbound and return flights cancelled for inspections and passenger assistance was arranged.
The aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and maintenance checks. Because of this, both the AI191 flight from Mumbai and its return flight AI144 from Newark were cancelled.

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By Vibhuti PathakOct 22, 2025
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An Air India flight from Mumbai to Newark had to return soon after takeoff on Wednesday (22) due to a suspected technical problem. The airline said the flight, numbered AI191, made a safe 'air return' and landed back in Mumbai.
“The crew of flight AI191 operating from Mumbai to Newark on 22 October made a precautionary air return to Mumbai due to a suspected technical issue,” Air India said in a statement.
After landing, the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and maintenance checks. Because of this, both the AI191 flight from Mumbai and its return flight AI144 from Newark were cancelled.
Air India arranged hotel stays and alternate flights for affected passengers in Mumbai. The airline also said passengers in Newark were informed of the cancellation and were being helped with new travel arrangements as soon as possible.
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Air India Mumbai-Newark flight returns after technical snag

Air India's Mumbai to Newark flight, AI191, returned shortly after take-off on Wednesday (22) following a suspected technical issue. The aircraft landed safely, with both outbound and return flights cancelled for inspections and passenger assistance was arranged.

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