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Frankfurt-Delhi Air India Flight Diverted to Jaipur After Security Alert, Probe On
The aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for inspection after the hijack code briefly appeared on air traffic control systems.
- Air India flight AI-2030 diverted to Jaipur Airport on Tuesday after a security alert, making a safe emergency landing while traveling from Frankfurt to Delhi.
- Ahmedabad ATC received a 'Squawk-7500' alert broadcast by the pilot for a few seconds, which immediately triggered security agencies to respond to the potential threat.
- 'Squawk 7500' is the international transponder code indicating unlawful interference; the system uses digits from 0 to 7 as an identification number for aircraft on ATC systems.
- At 9:45 AM, the aircraft moved to an isolation bay at Jaipur, where security agencies inspected the plane while keeping it separated from other aircraft.
- Official confirmation regarding the specific circumstances of the Squawk-7500 alert remains awaited as Air India cooperates with security protocols and authorities investigate the incident.
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Plane diverted after hijacking alert during flight from Frankfurt to Delhi
An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi has been diverted to Jaipur after a security alert for a suspected hijacking was issued as it entered Indian airspace, according to local media reports.
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