No pilot is stupid to play around with switches during takeoff: Aviation expert Mark Martin on AAIB report

Aviation Expert Mark Martin Rebuts AAIB Report: "Pilots Aren't Stupid During Critical Phases"

The AAIB's preliminary report reveals that both fuel control switches, responsible for supplying fuel to the engines, were turned off in quick succession, leading to the shutdown of both engines. The cockpit voice recorder captured a conversation between the pilots, where one pilot questioned the other about the fuel cutoff, to which the response was a denial of any such action Jul 12, 2025
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White House Denies Reports of FEMA Shutdown Plans

For months, Trump and his homeland security secretary have said that FEMA, the agency initially created to coordinate the response to disasters that occur in the United States and that overwhelm the resources of local and state authorities, could be eliminated. Jul 12, 2025
Air India denies allegations of forcing AI 171 crash victims' families to disclose financial dependency

Air India Ahmedabad crash report highlights

Engine 1 showed signs of restarting, but Engine 2 failed to regain core speed despite multiple fuel injections. The aircraft continued to descend rapidly. The report ruled out bird strikes or hazardous materials as contributing factors. There was no visual evidence of birds on the flight path. Jul 12, 2025