SpiceJet flight SG121 from Delhi to Leh returned shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. The Boeing 737 landed safely at Delhi Airport, and all passengers were disembarked without incident.
Emergency landing
Operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) faced a temporary disruption on Wednesday evening (February 18, 2026) after a JetBlue Airways (B6) Airbus A320 aborted its climb and returned shortly after departure.
Delta Air Lines flight DL85 from Paris landed safely in Atlanta after crew addressed a reported cabin odor, triggering precautionary emergency response on arrival.
A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Delhi diverted to Baku after a passenger suffered a medical emergency, prompting immediate treatment upon landing.
United Airlines flight UA2241 returned safely to Washington Dulles after crew reported engine vibration and loud noise shortly after departure, prompting a precautionary landing and aircraft inspection.
A Jet2 flight from Lanzarote declared an emergency after a pilot became incapacitated on approach to Manchester, but the aircraft landed safely with ATC assistance and emergency services on standby.
Alaska Airlines A330 shuts down an engine after takeoff and returns safely to Honolulu following a FADEC overheat alert.
Swiss investigators fault SWISS Airlines after a cost-driven maintenance decision led to an Airbus A330 decompression incident.
Delta Air Lines Flight 760 diverted to New York JFK after a cabin depressurization at cruise altitude, landing safely with 92 passengers onboard.
Malaysia Airlines (MH) flight MH21 from Paris experienced an in-flight emergency shortly after departure, forcing the aircraft to return to its point of origin.