On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, an Air India plane experienced a fire after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The incident occurred on flight AI-315, which was arriving from Hong Kong.
According to an Air India spokesperson, the fire originated in the aircraft's auxiliary power unit (APU) shortly after the plane had landed and parked at the gate. The incident happened while passengers were in the process of disembarking. As per the system's design, the APU was automatically shut down.
Initial reports indicate that all passengers and crew members safely disembarked from the aircraft. While the aircraft sustained some damage, there were no injuries reported. The airline has confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
The auxiliary power unit (APU) is a self-contained unit on an aircraft that provides electrical power and air conditioning while the main engines are shut down. It is often used at the gate to provide passenger comfort and to start the main engines.
Following the incident, the aircraft has been grounded for further inspection and repairs. This incident follows a recent fatal Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, raising concerns about the airline's fleet safety.
