BIRMINGHAM- A Tata Group-owned FSC Air India (AI) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was involved in a go-around maneuver at Birmingham Airport (BHX), United Kingdom, during a recent approach that has since gone viral online.
The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, registered VT-NAA, was performing a scheduled service when it executed the standard safety procedure shortly before landing, capturing the attention of aviation watchers on social media.
Air India Pilots Go Around
According to FlightRadar24 data, Air India flight AI 113 from Delhi International Airport (DEL) to Birmingham (BHX) on July 4, 2025, performed a go-around and landed safely amid strong windy conditions.
The aircraft, on the final descent, initiated a go-around — a maneuver in which a landing is aborted and the aircraft climbs back for another approach. This is a common practice in aviation when conditions on the runway or in the air are not ideal.
Footage shared by the aviation YouTube channel Airport Action shows the wide-body aircraft descending normally before its engines spool up and it ascends rapidly. The video, which now has thousands of views, has been widely circulated among aviation enthusiasts and general viewers alike.
Although the maneuver may appear sudden to untrained eyes, go-arounds are a normal part of pilot training and flight operations. They are executed for safety reasons, often due to unstable approaches, wind gusts, runway occupancy, or poor visibility.
The flight crew’s precise handling of the go-around has been met with widespread praise. Viewers across platforms described the maneuver as “textbook” and applauded the pilots for their quick judgment and situational awareness.
Such incidents serve as reminders of the rigorous training commercial pilots undergo to handle unexpected situations calmly and professionally. Comments on the video reflect admiration for the crew’s composure, further fueling public appreciation of aviation safety protocols.
What Is a Go-Around and Why It Matters?
A go-around is a preemptive safety maneuver used when a pilot determines that landing cannot be safely completed. Common reasons include an unstable approach path, unexpected crosswinds, runway obstruction, or ATC instruction.
While it can be unsettling for passengers unfamiliar with the term, it is always performed with safety as the top priority. Modern aircraft, especially those like the Boeing 787-8, are equipped with automated systems to assist with smooth execution.
Despite the sudden nature of the event, the aircraft landed safely afterward without any reported issues.
Similar Incident
Emirates (EK) flight EK225, operated by an Airbus A380-841, executed a remarkably smooth go-around at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) following a windshear encounter.
The incident, which occurred on March 19, 2025, was captured on video and later confirmed by flight tracking data. The aircraft, registered A6-EUV, landed safely after the maneuver.
On March 19, 2025, Emirates flight EK225, operating from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), encountered windshear just before landing. The Airbus A380-841, powered by four Rolls-Royce engines and registered A6-EUV, was flying under the callsign UAE51N.
According to FlightAware, the aircraft departed DXB’s Gate A23 at 08:57 AM local time. After nearly 16 hours in the air, the aircraft approached SFO for landing. However, at approximately 50 feet above the ground, the flight crew identified a windshear condition.
Demonstrating exceptional skill, the pilots initiated a go-around — a standard aviation maneuver but executed with notable smoothness in this case.
The aircraft ascended smoothly and re-entered the landing pattern before making a safe touchdown at SFO. It then taxied to Gate A6 without further complications.
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