New Delhi, July 22
An Air India flight operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on Tuesday suffered an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after the aircraft landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.
The APU allows an aircraft to operate autonomously without relying on ground support equipment.
According to the airline, the incident occurred while the aircraft was parked at the gate and passengers had begun to disembark.
"Flight AI 315, operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on 22 July 2025, experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after it had landed and parked at the gate. The incident occurred while passengers had begun disembarking, and the APU was automatically shut down as per system design," an Air India spokesperson said in a statement.
"There was some damage to the aircraft, however, passengers and crew members disembarked normally, and are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for further investigations and the regulator has been duly notified," the statement read.
No injuries were reported among the passengers or crew members. The aircraft remains grounded at Delhi pending a technical evaluation and inspection by regulatory authorities, it added.
Further details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My cousin was on this flight! She said the crew handled the situation very professionally. Kudos to them for keeping calm and ensuring safe evacuation. Air India staff deserve appreciation this time.
This is why I always prefer foreign airlines when flying international. Indian carriers need to invest more in aircraft maintenance rather than just expanding routes.
The automatic shutdown system worked as designed - that's good engineering! But DGCA should conduct surprise checks on all Air India planes now. Safety first!
At least it happened after landing. Imagine if this occurred mid-flight! Air India needs complete overhaul - from management to maintenance. Tata Group should take strict action.
The aviation minister should order an independent inquiry. Too many such incidents lately. We're becoming a joke in international aviation circles. #SafetyFirst
So relieved no one was hurt! But this raises questions - was proper maintenance done? My husband is an aviation engineer and says APU fires are rare if maintenance is proper.
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