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A Boeing 787 experienced a cabin depressurization over Arabian Sea

Last updated: June 30, 2025, 08:54 UTC
Published: Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12:02 UTC
Category: Asia Incident
Author: Melanie Kraft

Airline: Ethiopian Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
Data: BOM ET ET-AXS ET640
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ET-AOQ. Credit: Kambui
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Ethiopian Airlines flight to India descended to 10,000 feet as the aircraft was suffering a loss of cabin pressure.

An Ethiopian Airlines flight ET640 was en route to Mumbai from Addis Ababa on Friday when the crew had to deal with a mid-air cabin depressurization.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner (registration ET-AXS) was flying at an altitude of 33,000 feet over the Arabian Sea when the cabin reported a loss of cabin pressure.

Ethiopian Airlines ET640

The pilots initiated a rapid descent to a safer altitude, following established emergency procedures.

After landing safely, the airport’s medical team provided treatment to the affected passengers. One individual was taken to the hospital for further care.

TAGGED:BOMETET-AXSET640
ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.

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