Boeing aircraft flying at low altitude over Bengaluru puzzles residents

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For the past two days, residents of Koramangala in Bengaluru have been dealing with the constant buzzing noise of a plane circling above the neighbourhood..

Several X users pointed out that a Boeing aircraft was passing close to the ground and did around six circles over the HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Airport...

Flightradar24, which tracks commercial flights, said the aircraft was a Boeing 777-337 (ER), with registration number K7067, which is used to fly VVIPs like the Prime Minister, President and Vice President...

Mohan Krishnan, a retired scientist who worked at the National Informatics Centre, said since the model code of conduct was in force due to the Lok Sabha polls, the aircraft might be flying to remain in good condition or training pilots...

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy said the HAL Airport, a defence airport, was also used for training pilots for commercial airlines as well.. Published By:..