Aviation Daily Brief - February 13, 2026

Indian Air Force Highway Landing Tests in Assam

• Successful trial landings and takeoffs of Rafale fighters, Su-30MKI, and C-130J Super Hercules on a 4.2km Emergency Landing Strip (ELS) on National Highway in Moran, Assam.
• Preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic landing scheduled for February 14.
• High engagement on social media with videos shared by various accounts, including @airnewsalerts (4152 views).
• Strategic enhancement of India's emergency preparedness capabilities.

Arik Air Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

• Boeing 737-7GL (5N-MJF) from Lagos to Port Harcourt diverted safely to Benin Airport due to an in-flight engine issue.
• Incident confirmed by Nigeria's National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB); no injuries reported.
• High engagement on social media with posts from @IntelRegion (5513 views).

India's AAIB Rejects Pilot Blame in Air India AI-171 Crash

• Ongoing investigation into the June 2025 crash in Ahmedabad dismisses an "incorrect and speculative" report from Italy that blamed the pilot.
• Investigation continues, as reported by @timesofindia (2804 views).

Other Incidents & Emergencies

• United Airlines Engine Issues (Feb 12): Two flights (A319 & B737) returned to departure airports due to engine problems.
• Plane Engine 'Explodes' Post-Takeoff (Feb 12): Forced emergency landing; details reported by @MetroUK.
• Passenger Plane Overshoots Runway (Feb 12): Skidded onto a beach/shallow ocean, as noted by @GeorgeHatcher.
• French Forces Medical Evac (Feb 12): CASA aircraft evacuated 4 civilians from Pacific atolls under challenging conditions.
• Small Plane Power Loss (Feb 12): Aircraft dropped into Georgia traffic after the pilot's final radio call, reported by @CatchUpFeed.

Summary

No fatalities or major disruptions reported. The focus remains on military drills, engine failures, and ongoing safety investigations.