Air India flight AI 2812 declared PAN PAN after Engine 2 stalled on Mumbai-Bengaluru A320 Neo, returning safely within 20 minutes of takeoff.
Author: Mahesh Darkunde
Mahesh Darkunde
I am an aviation journalist; I have been with Aviation A2Z for the last 4 years and have strong expertise in the aviation domain. I mostly cover aerospace, Indian aviation, and airlines. I also write for global aviation publications and continuously expand my expertise, connections, and knowledge in the aviation industry.
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