Global Airport News

A fire on an Air India flight with more than 200 passengers on board was brought under control on Friday and all passengers safely evacuated, a spokesman for the Mumbai airport said.

"One of the engines caught fire while the aircraft was taxiing to the runway. Passengers were evacuated via slides. The fire is under control," said Manish Kalghatgi.

The Boeing 747 was bound for Riyadh, he said.