Aircraft and Operators
- Etihad Airways Airbus A321-231, registration A6-AEJ (United Arab Emirates)
- Air India Express Boeing 737-800NG, registration VT-AXT (India)
Location and Time
The incident occurred on 15 June 2024 at 06:12 UTC over the Muscat FIR BRAVO sector, abeam position BONOM, at coordinates 20°32'58.39''N 059°59'05.57''E, within the Sultanate of Oman.
Incident Details
The event involved a Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisory (RA) between the two aircraft. No further details on the sequence of events were provided in the investigation report.
Investigation
The Oman Transport Safety Bureau (OTSB) was notified on 16 June 2024 at 12:34 UTC by the Sultanate of Oman Civil Aviation Authority. The OTSB classified the occurrence as a serious incident and appointed an investigator-in-charge and investigation team. The following states and organizations were notified: France (BEA) as state of design and manufacturer of the Airbus, United States (NTSB) as state of design and manufacturer of the Boeing, United Arab Emirates (GCAA-AAI) as state of operator and registry of the Etihad aircraft, India (AAIB) as state of operator and registry of the Air India Express aircraft, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The final report was published on 4 March 2025.