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An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode, carrying 160 passengers, made an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport on Thursday due to problems with its landing gear and a tyre failure.

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Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Cochin Due to Landing Gear Issues

Cochin, India – An Air India Express flight IX1322 from Jeddah to Kozhikode was forced to make an emergency landing at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) on Thursday. The flight, carrying 160 passengers, experienced issues with its landing gear, including an apparent tyre failure, prompting the urgent landing.

“The flight experienced technical difficulties related to the landing gear,” said an official from CIAL. “The crew followed standard procedures and executed a safe emergency landing.”

All 160 passengers are reported to be safe. The incident is currently under investigation to determine the exact cause of the landing gear malfunction. Further details will be released as they become available. The airline is working to make alternative travel arrangements for the stranded passengers.

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