Flight headed to Kozhikode makes emergency landing at Kochi airport (opens original article in a new tab)

An Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Kozhikode made an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport due to a technical issue with the aircraft's engine reverse thrust system, with all passengers and crew safe. The aircraft was later repaired and departed for Kozhikode.

• Air Arabia flight G9 454 diverted to Cochin International Airport due to technical issue with engine reverse thrust system
• All 170 passengers and 9 infants safely evacuated with airport operations unaffected
• Emergency protocols activated including local standby and full emergency declaration before safe landing and subsequent departure to Kozhikode