Foreign Object Causes Damage To Long Haul Aircraft Engine
Air India has warned of possible disruptions to its Airbus A350 fleet after one of its long-haul aircraft suffered engine damage due to a foreign object while taxiing in dense fog at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026, and the aircraft has been grounded for inspection and repairs. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the damage was caused by a stray cargo container that had fallen from a vehicle and come to rest on a taxiway. The airline operates six A350 aircraft on long-haul services to major international destinations. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.