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Air India hijack mystery: What happened on AI Frankfurt flight that sent the emergency code. Mumbai ATC sa
Air Indias Frankfurt-Delhi flight AI2030 was diverted to Jaipur after Mumbai ATC detected hijack transponder code 7500, prompting extensive security checks. The pilots reportedly said the flight was operating normally. While the aircraft and crew were cleared to continue, aviation and security agencies are investigating the alert. Senior Boeing 787 pilots say accidentally entering the code is extremely unlikely because each digit must be set manually.
A Air India flight AI2030, a Boeing 787-9, was diverted to Jaipur after Mumbai ATC detected transponder code 7500, the indicator for hijacking or unlawful interference.
B The flight was operating from Frankfurt to Delhi with around 300 people aboard when the alert triggered the security response, prompting a multi-agency handling at Jaipur.
C After landing, security personnel including CISF, local police, and the BDDS inspected the aircraft, baggage, and cargo holds, with NSG on standby in New Delhi as a precaution.
D Passengers were moved to the terminal following checks, and airport officials stated all passengers and crew were safe, with the aircraft later cleared for departure and the journey to Delhi planned to resume.
E Aviation authorities described the incident as a perceived security concern, and Air India confirmed the diversion, noting that authorities conducted necessary checks and that the flight would continue its route once cleared.
F Investigators are examining how the 7500 code appeared on the radar, considering whether it could have originated from the aircraft, cockpit input, or ATC systems, with pilots noting they did not deliberately set the code and that the odds of inadvertent entry are extremely low.