An Air India flight, AI2802, traveling from Bengaluru to Delhi, was forced to make an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport on May 21 due to a suspected engine fire. The Airbus A320, with 171 passengers on board, landed safely around 9:30 PM local time, and all individuals disembarked without injury. Following the incident, Air India announced that it would initiate a full investigation in collaboration with regulatory authorities, emphasizing the safety of passengers and crew as a top priority. This emergency landing occurred shortly after another Air India flight, AI2651, experienced a tail strike during landing at Bengaluru airport, although that flight also landed safely. The airline is currently facing operational challenges, announcing cuts to international flights from May to July due to soaring jet fuel costs and restricted airspace, which have made many routes unprofitable. The departing CEO, Campbell Wilson, highlighted the financial difficulties, revealing that Air India has incurred losses exceeding ₹22,000 crore (approximately $2.7 billion USD) in the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The airline's operational difficulties have been compounded by ongoing investigations into a previous crash involving an Air India flight, further complicating the airline's recovery efforts.