Ahmedabad plane crash News
Veteran actor Kanwaljit Singh recently took a subtle dig at Air India ahead of flying with the airline, sharing a humorous yet pointed video on Instagram. The actor joked that he felt compelled to make a will before booking a flight with Air India — a remark that comes in the wake of the tragic Air India crash earlier in June.
Air India has strongly refuted allegations by British law firm Stewarts Law of coercing AI 171 crash victims' families into financial disclosures for compensation. The airline asserts its questionnaire is for verifying family ties for interim payments, while the firm claims exploitation.
An investigative report by The New York Times has revealed what many had feared. Both engines of the aircraft failed at the same time.
Air India Flight 171 Crash: The crash occurred on June 12, shortly after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of 241 of the 242 people on board. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has confirmed that “possible sabotage” is one of the aspects under scrutiny.
The DGCA's order, dated June 20, directed Air India to remove the three officials, including a divisional vice president, from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering. The regulator also instructed the airline to initiate proceedings against these officials without delay.
The death of Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala has been officially confirmed through DNA analysis.
On June 12, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner heading to London crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad.
Something – a pause, a tug or a moment of doubt – kept them grounded.
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Analysts flagged the RAT deployment as a potential sign that all main engines and power sources failed during takeoff.
Affected passengers will be contacted in advance and given options to rebook at no additional charge or to receive a full refund.
The small coastal village of Bucharwada in Diu grieved the loss of 9 residents in the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. Explore the impact on Diu's diaspora and the sole survivor's story amid a death toll of 270.
The regulatory body also reviewed the impact of recent airspace closures, particularly over Iranian airspace.
Air India Plane Crash: The Civil Aviation Ministry said that the meeting was convened to review the operational robustness of the airlines and ensure continued compliance with safety and passenger service regulations.
The timely and coordinated efforts of the medical and forensic teams ensured a swift response to a tragic and challenging situation, bringing support to the ongoing investigation.
Air India's flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled due to a technical glitch detected during routine checks. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, scheduled to depart at 1:10 pm, was grounded hours before takeoff as a precautionary measure.
Air India Plane Crash: The identification and handing over process is ongoing for the rest, with authorities working round-the-clock in coordination with forensic teams and grieving families.
A senior official stated that all staff related to ground handling of the aircraft have been questioned, and their statements have been recorded.
Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, on Monday, took to social media to share a heartfelt post after boarding an Air India flight.
Music director Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, has reportedly gone missing after the Air India plane crash on June 12.
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