CHENNAI- An Emirates Airline (EK) flight bound for Dubai (DXB) aborted take-off at Chennai Airport (MAA) on June 8, 2025, after the pilots identified a technical fault moments before departure.
The Boeing 777 aircraft was preparing for departure from Terminal D1 at approximately 9:50 AM when the crew halted the aircraft mid-taxi due to a detected issue, ensuring passenger safety.
Photo: Alexander Lang | FlickrEmirates Pilots Abort Take-off
The Emirates (EK) Boeing 777 operating a scheduled service from Chennai (MAA) to Dubai (DXB) was forced to abandon its take-off on Sunday after a last-minute technical snag.
As the aircraft moved along the taxiway in preparation for departure, the flight crew noticed a system anomaly and immediately contacted air traffic control to halt operations.
Following the pilot’s decision, airport emergency response teams were deployed, and the aircraft was towed back to its designated gate. Engineers from Emirates’ maintenance team initiated diagnostics to address the issue.
There were 312 passengers onboard the flight at the time. For safety and procedural reasons, passengers were kept seated during initial troubleshooting. However, as the fault persisted, the airline made the decision to cancel the flight at 12:20 PM IST.
In the aftermath of the cancellation, Emirates arranged for all passengers to be transported to local hotels across Chennai. Those with time-sensitive travel plans were rerouted via alternate Emirates flights departing later the same day.
The airline later confirmed that the cancelled flight would be rescheduled for departure either late Sunday evening or early Monday morning, depending on aircraft availability and maintenance clearance.
Emirates issued apologies to affected passengers and reiterated its commitment to safety as a top priority.
Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanesSimilar Incident
Emirates (EK) flight EK543, operating from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on May 11, 2025, due to a technical issue.
All 280 passengers and crew onboard the Boeing 777 were unharmed, with the aircraft returning safely to Chennai (MAA) following swift emergency response and engineering intervention.
The incident unfolded just minutes into the flight when the pilot identified a technical malfunction and immediately informed Chennai Air Traffic Control (ATC).
ATC activated emergency protocols, granting the aircraft priority clearance to land on runway 28. The Boeing 777 landed safely at 11:17 a.m., averting any potential risk to passenger safety.
Emergency services were on standby, but no evacuation was needed. All 268 passengers and 12 crew members remained calm throughout the procedure, reflecting Emirates’ focus on in-flight preparedness and communication.
Following the safe landing, Emirates engineers conducted a thorough inspection on the tarmac. The technical issue was resolved within 90 minutes, allowing the aircraft to resume its journey to Dubai (DXB) at 12:40 p.m. Passengers were kept informed throughout and remained onboard during the repair process.
Airport authorities commended the crew and ATC for coordinated action, which ensured a quick resolution and prevented wider operational disruptions at Chennai Airport (MAA).
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