Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Air India Express Grounds Aircraft Over Safety Concern
Air India Express has temporarily stopped using one of its Boeing 737-NG planes because a safety check found a possible problem with the tyres.
The airline and the safety regulators want to make sure the plane is safe, so they are checking and fixing the tyres and axles.
The plane will fly again once the fixes are done.
The airline and Boeing are working together to make sure everything is okay.
Air India Express grounded a Boeing 737-NG aircraft after the DGCA flagged a potential safety issue with tyre components.
The issue was identified during a recent regulatory audit, specifically concerning the interchangeability of a tyre component.
The airline described the grounding as a proactive measure to address the regulator's observations and ensure safety.
Boeing advised inspecting the aircraft's axles for signs of fatigue and recommended replacing them.
The aircraft is expected to return to service after the necessary repairs and inspections are completed.
- Who
- Air India Express, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Boeing
- What
- Grounding of a Boeing 737-NG aircraft due to a potential safety issue with tyre components
- When
- After a recent regulatory audit, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- India, involving an Air India Express aircraft
- Why
- To address a safety concern flagged by the aviation regulator regarding tyre component interchangeability
- Aircraft Model
- Boeing 737-NG
- Regulator
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- Issue
- Tyre component interchangeability
- Action Taken
- Grounded aircraft for inspection and repairs
- Manufacturer's Advice
- Inspect axles for fatigue signs
- Expected Resolution
- Replace axles and resume service
- Airline's Response
- Proactive withdrawal for safety