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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

Air India crash: Both engines shut down after shift in fuel control switches; one pilot said he 'didn't do it'

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

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

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

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

Air India cuts narrowbody flights too by up to 5 per cent

Air India SATS sacks 4 staff found in party video after crash

AISATS is a company that provides airport ground services. It is a joint venture, owned equally (50-50) by two companies -- Air India Limited, which is part of the Tata Group, and SATS Limited, a company that offers airport services and food solutions.

Jun 28, 2025

Air India AI-171 Crash: Black Box Data Retrieved, Analysis Underway

Parliamentary panel to grill Boeing & Air India executives; Govt officials on Ahmedabad crash

According to sources, "multiple shortcomings" in the aviation sector, with the maintenance of aircraft, are now a matter of huge concern. The committee will also address frequent helicopter accidents that have taken place recently on the Char Dham pilgrim route.

Jun 27, 2025

Middle East airspace closure throws Kerala airports into chaos, normalcy expected soon

However, with reports emerging that the situation is beginning to normalise after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced, many have heaved a sigh of relief as airlines began rescheduling affected journeys.

Jun 24, 2025

Air India Express flight returns to Delhi midway; cites technical issue

In a statement, an Air India Express spokesperson confirmed, "An alternative aircraft was arranged to operate our Delhi–Jammu flight after the original aircraft returned to Delhi due to a technical issue. We regret the inconvenience caused." This incident underscores the challenges airlines face in ensuring passenger safety while maintaining operational efficiency.

Jun 23, 2025

AI-171 crash site: 80-tola gold, Rs 15 lakh cash recovered: Air hostess's purse and belongings found intact

Air India crash: Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna's idol, money, ornaments recovered, handed to police

Of the 242 people on board, 241 perished in the crash. The sole survivor was discharged from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on Wednesday. Volunteer Raju Patel and his team recovered around 70 tolas (800g) of gold jewellery and Rs 80,000 in cash, now being documented and returned to families.

Jun 19, 2025

Who was the man seen crying in the Viral AI-171 Crash Video? Actor Sagar Patil lost his girlfriend Manisha Thapa, cabin crew of air India

Who is the man crying in viral AI-171 crash video after losing his GF in tragedy

The horrifying crash of an Air India Boeing 787, which claimed 242 lives. Air India Flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into a hospital cafeteria just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday, June 12. The crash was so devastating that nearly all passengers on board lost their lives, except for one survivor.

Jun 19, 2025

Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight due to an 'issue'

This was the second cancellation on the Ahmedabad–London route in just four days. The previous flight on June 14 was also scrapped following the crash, which killed 241 people on board and many others on the ground, bringing the toll till now to 270.

Jun 17, 2025

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag, passengers deboarded in Kolkata

The flight (AI-180) landed at Kolkata Airport at around 12.45 a.m. It was supposed to take off for Mumbai at 2 a.m. and land at Mumbai airport at 4.50 a.m. However, the flight could not take off from Kolkata Airport in time because of technical snags detected in one of its engines. Finally, at around 5.20 a.m., the captain of the flight requested the passengers to disembark from the flight.

Jun 17, 2025

Air India Crash: Survivor walks through crash site; crew member's mother cries inconsolably on seeing Daughter's mortal remains

Air India crash survivor's video goes viral, seen walking out moments after crash [Watch]

A new video of last week's deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shows Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor, walking away from the medical hostel, where the flight crashed.

Jun 16, 2025

Vijay Rupani's mortal remains to be flown to Rajkot today, Gujarat observes 1-day state mourning

His final rites will be performed in Rajkot at 5.00 p.m. with full state honours. Following the confirmation of DNA results, Rupani's family is en route from Gandhinagar to Rajkot.

Jun 16, 2025

Ahmedabad plane crash: Three more bodies recovered from wreckage, toll rises to 270

DNA identification remains a challenge due to the intense heat generated during the crash, which significantly degraded biological samples. Over 36 forensic experts have been working around the clock, using scientific methods to match the DNA of the deceased with samples collected from their relatives.

Jun 15, 2025

British royal family to wear black bands in memory of Ahmedabad plane crash victims

British royals to wear black bands in memory of London-bound flight AI-171 crash victims

Several global leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, expressed shock and grief after the Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, triggering a massive emergency response.

Jun 14, 2025

Air India Flight AI171: AC Failure , cabin issues, TV not working; passenger on same Dreamliner shares video, hours before crash

Air India flight AI171: AC failure, cabin issues, TV not working - passenger shares video from same plane hours before crash

Hours before the crash, a passenger who was on the same ill-fated flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad shared that there were many technical malfunctions, and the AC wasn't working.

Jun 13, 2025

DGCA wrote to Air India pointing out 'safety lapses': Ex-MoCA official Sanat Kaul

While a high-level probe is still on into the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, former Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Sanat Kaul on Friday said the civil aviation regulator had written many letters to Air India pointing out improper safety inspections and other lapses.