Aviation Daily Brief - April 9, 2026

Ground Vehicle Collisions at Airports

• IndiGo Airbus A320 Collision at Kolkata Airport (April 8) An IndiGo A320 was damaged after a ground vehicle collided with it on the runway, affecting the engine. No injuries reported. Source.
• FlySafair Boeing 737-800 Collision at Cape Town International (April 7) Flight FA112 was struck by an airstairs vehicle, causing a minor fuel leak. FlySafair and ACSA are investigating. No injuries reported. Source.

In-Flight Emergencies & Door Issues

• Nantucket Small Plane Emergency Landing (April 8) A small plane en route from Nantucket to Boston made an emergency landing after its main cabin door blew open mid-flight. Safe landing, no major injuries. Source.
• Swiss LX325 Emergency Over Belgium (April 7) Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX325 declared an emergency over Belgium due to an unspecified issue from London; diverted safely to Brussels. Source.

Airline Leadership & Safety Probes

• Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns (April 8) Resignation follows massive losses and ongoing safety investigations at Tata-owned Air India. Source.

Airspace & Airport Reopenings

• Middle East Airports Reopen (April 8) - Israel's Ben Gurion Airport - Syria's Damascus Airport - Bahrain International (Gulf Air resumes flights) All reopen amid reported Iran-related tensions. Source.

Other Notable Mentions

• BC Man Pleads Guilty to Plane Theft/Terrorism (April 8) Former pilot stole a small plane on Vancouver Island. Source.
• NASA Artemis II Update (April 8) New moon images released as crew prepares for Friday splashdown. Source.
• Harvard Scientist Visa Ruling (April 8)