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Air India NYC-Mumbai Flight Diverted to Medina After False Fire Alarm
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19-03-2026, 23:45
Air India NYC-Mumbai Flight Diverted to Medina After False Fire Alarm
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Air India flight AI116 from New York (JFK) to Mumbai was diverted to Medina, Saudi Arabia.
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Diversion occurred due to an aft cargo fire indication in the cockpit.
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The Boeing 777 made a priority landing at Medina.
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Subsequent inspection confirmed the fire indication was false.
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The aircraft was cleared for operations and continued its journey to Mumbai.
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