An Air India flight from Mumbai to London, flight AIC129, transmitted an emergency signal while flying over the UK on Thursday, as reported by flight tracker Flightradar24. The exact reason for the emergency signal remains unknown at this time.
The signal, known as “squawk 7700,” is a universal code used to indicate a general emergency, prompting Air Traffic Control (ATC) to give immediate attention to the aircraft. Squawk codes, including 7700, are four-digit numbers used by ATC to identify and track aircraft, especially during emergency situations like emergency landings.
While the situation surrounding the Air India flight is unclear, emergency squawk codes are typically employed when an aircraft faces a serious issue. No further details have been provided regarding the status of the flight or the nature of the emergency.