A video of an Air India Boeing 787-8 performing a touch-and-go around at Birmingham Airport in the UK has surfaced online, drawing widespread attention from aviation enthusiasts and the public alike. The incident, which took place few days back, involved the aircraft with registration VT-NAA executing a go-around maneuver shortly before landing.

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The footage, shared by aviation YouTube channel Airport Action, shows the wide-body jet descending steadily before abruptly powering up and lifting off again instead of completing the landing. The move, although standard in aviation when conditions are not ideal for a safe touchdown, appeared sudden and caught the attention of several viewers.

Despite the surprise element, the video has triggered an outpouring of appreciation for the flight crew’s professionalism and decision-making. Netizens flooded the comment section with praise, calling the maneuver “textbook” and applauding the pilots for their presence of mind.

A go-around is a routine safety procedure executed when the landing cannot be completed safely due to factors such as unstable approach, wind conditions, runway obstructions, or other unforeseen variables.

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While Air India has not officially commented on the incident, the video has sparked conversations about flight safety and the training of commercial pilots in handling such situations.

The aircraft later landed safely.