Explained: The TCAS technology that makes planes ‘talk to each other’ — and why Air India flight had to turn back

An Air India flight to San Francisco returned to Delhi after nearly nine hours in the air. A critical safety system, the Traffic Collision Avoidance System, malfunctioned. This system is vital for preventing mid-air collisions. The Boeing 777 carried around 250 passengers. The airline is arranging alternative travel for them.

Explained: The TCAS technology that makes planes ‘talk to each other’ — and why Air India flight had to turn back
An Air India flight to San Francisco returned to Delhi after nearly nine hours in the air. A critical safety system, the Traffic Collision Avoidance System, malfunctioned. This system is vital for preventing mid-air collisions. The Boeing 777 carried around 250 passengers. The airline is arranging alternative travel for them.