A SpiceJet aircraft caught fire shortly after take-off prompting an emergency landing at Patna Airport.
The engine fire was due to a suspected bird hit, officials say. The engine was shut down and the Boeing 737-800 aircraft landed safely back in Patna. It was met by fire crews but all 185 passengers disembarked normally.
The plane had been scheduled to fly to Delhi.
Is Bali still safe following a spike in violent crimes?
10 Apr 2026
Qatar Airways adds another 30 destinations to its network
14 Apr 2026
Which airlines minimize environmental impact? Cirium provides an answer...
21 Apr 2026
Massive strike at Lufthansa on Friday, April 10
8 Apr 2026
Ryanair O’Leary predicts that fuel crisis could push airBaltic and Wizz Air to collapse
27 Apr 2026
Strait of Hormuz reopening generated hopes...before closing again
17 Apr 2026
