CNN —An Air India flight from India to San Francisco was diverted due to a technical issue with one of the plane’s engines and has landed safely in Russia’s Magadan airport, in the country’s far east, according to a statement from the carrier.
The airline will operate an alternate flight carrying everyone from Magadan to San Francisco on Wednesday.
“Air India will operate an alternate aircraft from Magadan to San Francisco on June 7, 2023 carrying all passengers and crew of AI173 who are presently accommodated in local hotels in Magadan,” an Air India spokesperson said in a statement.
Russia has banned numerous western countries from operating in its airspace, though some carriers like Air India continue to fly over Russia.
Russian aviation agency Rosaviation said Tuesday that it has issued a permit to Air India to send a reserve aircraft to Russia’s Magadan airport.
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