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Three Air India aircraft grounded after weather damage, regulator says

  • Strong winds moved ground equipment into two of the planes and debris struck a third
Published June 8, 2026 Updated June 8, 2026 09:58pm
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Three Air India Airbus A320 aircraft have been grounded for inspection and maintenance after they were damaged on June 7 due to poor weather conditions, India’s aviation regulator said on Monday.

Strong winds moved ground equipment into two of the planes and debris struck a third, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said.

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Air India did not immediately respond to a request for comment.