Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

An Air India B777-200ER aircraft bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was required to divert to Russia due to a “potential issue” in the cargo hold area. Flight AI 183 departed Delhi International Airport (DEL) at around 15:44 local time. The airline arranged a ferry (or rescue) flight the following day on June 19, 2024.

Cargo 273

Cargo Ferry Flight Cockpit Airline 273

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

More than 200 of those aircraft remain in service as cargo carriers, and around 50 are still flying passengers today. The upper deck houses the communications center and cockpit, while the 4,000 square feet of floor space on the main deck is configured for presidential duties. But in 1989, the SCA got a sister.

Cargo 265

Cargo Ferry Flight Tail Horizontal Stabilizer 265

One Mile at a Time

JULY 18, 2024

Reports I’ve seen suggest that a fire sensor in the cargo hold had been activated, prompting the diversion. The aircraft landed safely at KJA with all 225 passengers and 19 members of the flight crew, who have now disembarked and have been taken to the terminal building for further processes.

Ferry Flight 128

Ferry Flight Cargo Cockpit Weather 128