Chennai: Air India has clarified details surrounding the dramatic diversion of its Thiruvananthapuram–Delhi flight to Chennai, assuring passengers that safety was never compromised. According to the airline, the initial landing was aborted on the advice of Air Traffic Control (ATC) after the aircraft temporarily lost radar contact — not because another plane was on the Read More…
New Delhi: An Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi encountered a major scare after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, when its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) caught fire on the tarmac. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft touched down, causing concern among airport authorities and passengers. According to an Air India spokesperson, Read More…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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’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: 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…