Air India Flight Diverts to Ireland on Vibrations

Air India flight AI102, carrying 240 passengers and crew members from New York to Delhi, was diverted to Shannon Airport in Ireland on March 15 after pilots detected unusual vibrations and noises in the aircraft shortly after takeoff.

The Airbus A350-900, which departed John F. Kennedy International Airport around 11 p.m. Irish time, had been airborne for nearly six hours when the crew reported the issue near the Irish coast. Passengers in the rear of the cabin first noticed vibrations in the floor and sounds beneath their seats, prompting them to alert the flight attendants. The pilots, unable to pinpoint the source despite troubleshooting efforts, including system resets, opted for a precautionary diversion to the nearest suitable airport. Air traffic controllers in Ireland were informed that no emergency existed, though the noise was described as uncomfortable for those on board. The aircraft landed safely at 4:30 a.m. local time, with emergency services on standby as a standard measure for the overweight landing after fuel dumping.

All passengers and crew deplaned without incident and were escorted to a transit lounge before being transported to nearby hotels. Airline...