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A Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean, resulting in a rapid descent and a tragic fatality. According to the airline, a 73-year-old British man passed away after suffering a suspected heart attack during the turbulence. Additionally, several passengers sustained injuries, with an emergency landing subsequently made in Bangkok. The incident has prompted an outpouring of condolences and support from the airline, which has established hotlines for affected passengers and their families.

A tragic incident occurred on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The flight encountered severe turbulence due to adverse weather conditions, forcing an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airline confirmed the unfortunate death of one passenger and unspecified injuries among others on board. The cause of the turbulence is attributed to bad weather conditions, leading to a sudden and sharp drop in altitude. Singapore Airlines is prioritizing assistance for passengers and crew, collaborating with local authorities to provide medical assistance. This incident marks the first fatality for Singapore Airlines since 2000.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi, carrying 79 passengers and six crew members, made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on May 18 after a fire erupted in one of its engines. Passengers recounted the panic situation, with one senior citizen stating that everyone got scared and cried loudly. The crew was praised for their efficient evacuation of the passengers after the emergency landing. No injuries were reported. The airline has issued a statement expressing regret for the inconvenience caused and is working to provide alternative arrangements for passengers to reach their destination.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on May 18, 2024, due to a reported fire in one of its engines. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

An Air India Express plane carrying 137 passengers made an emergency landing in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday due to a technical glitch mid-air. All passengers safely disembarked the flight, and a replacement aircraft is being organized to operate the flight to Bengaluru.

An Indonesian national airline’s passenger plane made an emergency landing after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the Garuda Indonesia flight from Makassar to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, was en route with 468 passengers on board. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without any injuries. The aircraft was grounded for an investigation into the incident, while passengers were provided accommodation before boarding a replacement flight later that day. This incident marks the latest in a series of challenges for Indonesian airlines.

On Thursday evening, a Delta Air Lines flight from Milwaukee to Atlanta made an emergency landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after experiencing a potential issue with its landing gear. The flight crew declared an emergency and the aircraft landed safely, with all passengers and crew arriving without harm.

On Wednesday, a Vistara aircraft flying from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi was вынужден to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft, carrying 169 passengers and crew, encountered a hailstorm that cracked the windshield and damaged the radome. Despite the damage, all passengers and crew were unharmed. The airline has arranged for an alternate aircraft to complete the journey.

An Air India flight from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi returned and made an emergency landing minutes after takeoff on Wednesday after it encountered a hailstorm, damaging the aircraft’s windshield. The 169 passengers and crew members aboard are safe, according to officials.

On Friday, a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Los Angeles experienced the loss of an emergency slide shortly after takeoff. The crew detected a vibration, prompting them to declare an emergency and return to JFK Airport for a safe landing. The aircraft carried 176 passengers and was removed from service for evaluation while authorities investigate the incident.