On Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, Air India Express flight IX 398 from Jeddah to Kozhikode was diverted to Kochi airport due to a technical problem. The issue involved the right main landing gear and tyre failure. The plane carried 160 passengers and landed safely under full emergency conditions at 9:07 a.m. All emergency services were ready before landing. Sources confirmed there were no injuries among passengers or crew. After the plane landed, inspection showed that both right-side tyres had burst. Authorities cleared the runway for normal use after checking. More information is awaited.