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Air India's fight from Delhi to London abroted takeoff on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) after identiffying a technical snag in the aircraft.

The flight AI207 returned to the bay after pilots decided to discontinue following the standard procedures. The aircraft was taken for procedural checks. 

Air India said, "Flight AI2017 operating from Delhi to London on 31 July returned to bay due to a suspected technical issue. The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the take-off run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks."

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The airline stated that an alternative aircraft was being deployed to fly the passengers to London, adding that the ground staff was extending all support to minimise the inconvenience.

"An alternative aircraft is being deployed to fly the passengers to London at the earliest. Our ground staff is extending all support and care to the guests to minimise inconvenience caused due to this unexpected delay," the airline stated.

Last week, a similar incident was reported at the Delhi Airport when an Air India Express flight pilot abruptly halted the aircraft moments before takeoff on July 23.

The airline spokesperson said that a minor technical issue was detected on the Mumbai-bound flight, after which the crew elected to reject takeoff.

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Air India's operatrions and safety standards have come under a majort scrutiny after the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash which claimed the lives of 260 individuals, including 19 on the ground. The flight, enroute to London, plunged within a minute of takeoff and crashed into the hostel building of BJ Medical College and Hospital.  

The crash was the deadliest in a decade, prompting investigation. The preliminary probe report suggest that the fuel switch turned to cut off just after the take off which could have been the cause of crash. However, the AAIB, probing the crash, has urged to wait for a final report ascertaining the cause of crash.