Ram Nath Kovind. File photo
Mumbai, September 16
President Ram Nath Kovind’s flight was delayed at Zurich on Sunday after the Air India Boeing plane suffered a technical snag, which was rectified later, according to a source.
The Boeing 747 aircraft was scheduled to fly the President from Zurich to Slovenia.
Soon after the technical snag was detected, Air India kept a Boeing 777 plane on standby at London to fly to Zurich for Kovind, the source said.
However, the glitch was set right at Zurich by Air India engineers and Kovind took off for Slovenia, the source added.
Kovind is on a tour to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia that started on September 9.
Air India planes are used for ferrying VVIPs, including the President and the Prime Minister. PTI
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
US sanctions Chinese suppliers for providing critical components of Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme
As a result of the action, all property and interests in pro...
Iraq's popular mobilization forces post hit in air strike, sources say
US official said there had been no US military activity in I...
Indian student's death in US possibly linked to 'Blue Whale Challenge': Report
The 20-year-old, who will remain unnamed here in deference t...
Punjab leader Tajinder Bittu resigns from Congress; BJP’s spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill wishes him luck for ‘new innings’
He was AICC secretary and co-charge of Himachal Pradesh
Tesla's Elon Musk postpones India trip, sources say
Tesla and Modi's office did not immediately respond to reque...
