On 2026-10-14, an Air India aircraft was sent for a test deployment. Later that same day, an Air India flight traveling from Frankfurt to Delhi was reported to have received a hijack alert signal. The flight, identified as AI-2030, was a Boeing 787-9. As the aircraft approached Indian airspace, the pilot transmitted squawk code 7500, the international transponder designation for unlawful interference. This transmission prompted safety instructions to be issued by air traffic control and security agencies in anticipation of the plane’s entry into Indian territory.
Following the squawk transmission, the flight was diverted to Jaipur International Airport. The diversion occurred on a Wednesday morning after a reported bomb threat. The aircraft landed safely and was subsequently moved to an isolation bay—a secure area reserved for planes undergoing security inspections. At the bay, the Anti-Terrorism Squad, airport security personnel, and local police began examining the aircraft and its contents. Shiv Dayal said that airport authorities had informed the police about an emergency landing following a bomb threat.
An Air India aircraft from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) morning following a bomb threat, according to sources. https://t.co/ed4PYilRbT
Squawk code 7500 signals unlawful interference. Reports indicate the pilot of AI-2030 transmitted this code, though officials have not confirmed a direct link between the code transmission and the alleged bomb threat. The circumstances surrounding why the code was sent were not immediately clear, and further details about the nature of the threat remained unavailable at the time.
Later assessments suggested the alarm might have been a false alarm triggered by a water leak, and no official response had been issued.
After landing, the Boeing 787-9 was placed in the isolation bay for a thorough search. Authorities screened passengers and baggage, while the National Security Guard was placed on standby as a precaution. Police and the bomb squad were actively investigating the incident, which was initially believed to involve a bomb threat. Later assessments suggested the alarm might have been a false alarm triggered by a water leak, and no official response had been issued.
#URGENT Air India flight from Frankfurt to New Delhi diverted to northwestern India's Jaipur after pilot reportedly activated hijack code amid alleged bomb threat: Local media
In a separate but contemporaneous event, an Indian Air Force aircraft designated AE2030 landed in Jaipur after an incident near Jaipur. The aircraft had originally been headed to Delhi from Frankfurt. After the incident near Jaipur, it changed course and landed in the city. Police and the bomb squad were also involved in investigating this incident, which was similarly described as a possible false alarm due to a water leak. The aircraft was to enter Indian airspace soon, and safety instructions had been given to traffic control and security agencies.
By the time of the reporting, the flight AI-2030 had landed, been moved to the isolation bay, and undergone security checks by multiple agencies. The Indian Air Force aircraft AE2030 had also landed in Jaipur and was under investigation. The credibility of the bomb threat remained under review, with authorities continuing to screen passengers and baggage. No official statement had been released from Air India or the involved security bodies, and the situation was described as unresolved but under active examination.
🚨✈️ SECURITY ALERT: Air India Flight Diverted to Jaipur Air India flight AI2030, operating from Frankfurt to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur following a suspected hijack threat. The aircraft landed safely and was moved for security checks. The security alert remains under investigation. #AirIndia