Air India

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

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

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: Airlines check fuel locking mechanism in Boeing 787 aircraft

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 Safely

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's flight AI171 crashes in Ahmedabad, airline shares update

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

Air India 171 Crash: AAIB's Preliminary Report Insights

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

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

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