The investigation into the recent Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad has taken a dramatic turn, with a Wall Street Journal report claiming that the captain may have deliberately turned off the aircraft’s fuel control switches, potentially leading to the accident. Citing U.S. aviation officials, the report suggests that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal’s actions Read More…
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Fuel Switch Error Caused Deadly Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Says Probe — No Bird Strike Involved
New Delhi: A shocking revelation from the preliminary investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash has confirmed that both engines of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner shut down mid-air due to fuel control switches being accidentally left off, leading to one of India’s worst aviation tragedies in recent history. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Read More…
Ahmedabad Air Crash: Black Box Unlocks Key Clues as High-Level Probe Gains Momentum
New Delhi: The investigation into the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash has taken a significant step forward, with crucial data from the aircraft’s black box now retrieved and under analysis. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) accessed and downloaded vital information from the crash-protected memory module on June 25, Read More…
Air India Shakes Up Leadership After Ahmedabad Tragedy: Top Officials Sacked Amid DGCA Crackdown
Air India has removed three top officials, including its Divisional Vice President, from their positions. The action comes on the heels of a strong directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which cited serious lapses in crew scheduling and operational oversight. The move follows the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Read More…
Air India CEO Pledges Uncompromising Safety: “No Aircraft Will Fly If in Doubt” After Ahmedabad Tragedy
Mumbai – In the wake of the devastating Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has made a firm and emotional commitment to aviation safety: “If there is any doubt, our aircraft will not fly.” Wilson’s strong reassurance came through a company-wide email, where he emphasized Read More…
Air India Grounds 15% of International Flights Amid Safety Push; Curbs Likely Until Mid-July
New Delhi – Air India has scaled back its international flight operations by 15%, a move prompted by heightened safety protocols following the recent Ahmedabad flight incident. The reduction, mainly affecting wide-body aircraft, is expected to remain in place until mid-July, airline sources confirmed. Citing a combination of mandatory safety checks, airspace restrictions, technical issues, Read More…
Air India Faces Fresh Setback: Ahmedabad-London Flight Cancelled After Technical Glitch Amid Safety Concerns
Air India’s much-anticipated first Ahmedabad–London service since last week’s tragic crash was called off on Tuesday due to a technical malfunction, adding to a growing list of flight disruptions that are shaking passenger confidence. Flight AI 159, scheduled for takeoff at 1:10 PM, was grounded before departure, with all passengers deboarded safely. Air India confirmed Read More…
Ahmedabad Air India Tragedy: 265 Dead in Devastating Crash, Black Box Recovered
Ahmedabad: In one of the worst aviation disasters in India’s recent history, Air India Flight AI171 crashed just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 265 people. The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was en route to London Gatwick when it plunged into a residential area near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Tragically, of the 242 Read More…
Tragedy in Ahmedabad: Air India Dreamliner Crash-Lands Minutes After Takeoff, Over 240 Onboard
An Air India Boeing Dreamliner carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew crash-landed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The London-bound flight went down near the Meghani area in a fiery explosion, with dramatic visuals showing massive plumes of black smoke billowing from the Adani-operated airport premises. Emergency response teams rushed to Read More…
Tensions Soar: IndiGo and Air India Suspend Key Flights Amid Fresh Pakistani Drone Threats
New Delhi: In response to escalating cross-border tensions and renewed drone intrusion attempts by Pakistan, major Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have suspended multiple flights scheduled for Tuesday. The precautionary move targets routes linked to sensitive border regions. IndiGo has halted services to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot. Meanwhile, Air Read More…