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India successfully tests indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha coast

The tests were conducted at 12.30 p.m. on Saturday (August 23) off the coast of Odisha. Sharing the achievement on X, Rajnath Singh said, "IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising of all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)."

4 days ago

Indian airlines report heavy losses in FY25; Air India, Air India Express worst hit

By contrast, IndiGo, the country's largest airline, reported a pre-tax profit of Rs 7,587.5 crore during the year -- highlighting its continued dominance in the domestic market. The provisional data also revealed the mounting debt levels of Indian carriers. Air India's debt stood at Rs 26,879.6 crore, while IndiGo's debt was much higher at Rs 67,088.4 crore.

7 days ago

India's airline industry to see 11-14 pc operating profit this fiscal: Report

According to the report, driven by lower operating profit, debt metrics of airlines will moderate this fiscal; however, overall credit profiles will remain stable, driven by healthy liquidity and planned equity infusion by some airlines.

7 days ago

Air India crash probe ongoing, DGCA conducted 146 audits of major airlines this year: Minister

The AAIB has published a preliminary report based on the available factual information, and it does not contain any conclusions.He further stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has conducted 146 maintenance audits on major airlines this year (till July).

21 days ago

London-bound Air India flight returns to bay after suspected technical issue

The flight, with callsign AI2017, was preparing for take-off when the cockpit crew stopped the departure and brought the aircraft back for checks. The airline said all procedures were followed.

28 days ago

Mumbai-bound Air India flight returns to Jaipur, minutes after take-off

"Air India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet," the airline said in a statement.

Jul 26, 2025

DGCA sends notices to Air India over breaching safety standards, airline yet to respond

The notices by the aviation regulator criticised the airline, which self-reported the problems, for repeated failures in safety compliance, saying it could face enforcement action. In a statement, the airline said it "acknowledges receipt of these notices from the regulator related to certain voluntary disclosures that were made over the last one year by Air India".

Jul 24, 2025

Air India crash: Two UK families receive wrong bodies; India refutes claim

As per reports, two UK-based families of Air India crash victims have received wrong bodies. The Foreign Ministry of India has finally responded to the incident.

Jul 24, 2025

Air India completes Boeing fuel switch inspections; found no issues [details]

The airline confirmed that no issues were detected during these inspections. "Air India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet," the airline stated. These inspections began on July 12 and were completed within the timeframe set by the DGCA.

Jul 22, 2025

Air India Flight's Near Miss: Mathematical Analysis Debunks Crash Theory

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigating the June 12 crash, in which at least 260 people were killed, including 241 on board the flight, released its preliminary report on the crash last week, and one of the key points that emerged was that the fuel switches moved within a gap of a second.

Jul 20, 2025

Air India Crash Investigation Focuses on Electrical Malfunction

Investigators probing the June 12 Air India AI-171 disaster are closely examining the Boeing Dreamliner wreckage which hold "vital clues" to what could have gone wrong in the 26 seconds the flight was airborne after lift-off from Runway 23 of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

Jul 20, 2025

Premature and speculative: US NTSB Chief slams media on Air India crash reporting

Calling recent media reports on Air India Ahmedabad crash "premature and speculative," the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has urged the media and public to wait for the final report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is leading the inquiry into the deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.

Jul 19, 2025

Tata Sons creates Rs 500 crore Trust dedicated to victims of Air India Ahmedabad crash

The Trust will be called 'The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust', the company said in a statement, which would provide both immediate and continuing support to the dependents/next-of-kin of the deceased, to those who were injured, and to all others who are directly or collaterally affected by the accident.

Jul 18, 2025

Air India crash: Airlines check fuel locking mechanism in Boeing 787 aircraft

The AAIB report also said there was no "recommended action" for either Boeing, the maker of the aircraft, or GE, the engine manufacturer, at this time. Etihad Airways has now asked its engineers to inspect the locking mechanism of the fuel control switches in the B-787 aircraft, asking them to be careful while operating the switches.

Jul 14, 2025

US regulator FAA says Boeing's fuel control switches are safe

The FAA's notice, addressed to foreign civil aviation authorities on July 11, followed a preliminary investigation report on the AI171 crash, involving a Boeing 787-8, in which over 275 people were killed, including crew, passengers and people on the ground.

Jul 14, 2025

Pilots' unions say it's unfair to blame Air India crew for plane crash

The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) has already criticised the preliminary investigation report, calling the tone of the probe biased towards pilot error and lacking in transparency. They have demanded that line pilots be included in the investigation process, at least as observers, to ensure transparency and accountability.

Jul 13, 2025

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

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

Air India 171 crash: AAIB's preliminary report submitted; see insights

The investigation into this tragic event commenced immediately on June 12, led by a multi-disciplinary team from the AAIB. The team was tasked with uncovering the causes behind the crash, and the investigation was ordered by the Director General of the AAIB. The probe has been a collaborative effort, involving technical experts from the Indian Air Force,

Jul 8, 2025

Air India denies allegations of forcing AI 171 crash victims' families to disclose financial dependency

Air India executives said that an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh has been paid to 47 families, while interim compensation for another 55 families is in process and will be disbursed soon.

Jul 4, 2025