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Biggest challenge is identifying bodies and handing them respectfully to their families: MoholSubscriber Only
June 15, 2025 08:41 IST
'Post mortem examinations are underway, alongside DNA profiling, to help in identifying the bodies'
Black boxes of ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 aircraft might be the first big test of AAIB’s brand new, cutting-edge laboratorySubscriber Only
June 15, 2025 00:08 IST
With the data retrieved from the DFDR, investigators can generate a computer animated video reconstruction of the flight
Centre sets up high-level panel to probe Air India crash, review SOPsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2025 01:31 IST
Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said the committee would hold its first meeting on Monday, and was expected to submit its report within three months.
Ahmedabad crash aftermath: Eight of Air India’s 33 Boeing 787 planes have been inspected so far, says Aviation Minister NaiduSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 15:55 IST
The DGCA's directive for enhanced safety inspection had come a day after an Air India 787-8 aircraft crashed moments after take-off from the Ahemdabad airport.
Ground victims of Air India crash will also get Rs 1 cr compensation from TatasSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 20:03 IST
Air India crash compensation update: Medical expenses of those were injured in the crash will also be met by the group
On airworthiness: UN’s ICAO rated India above global average, US aviation regulator gave Category 1 statusSubscriber Only
June 15, 2025 08:41 IST
Air India AI-171 crash investigation: The assessment of major agencies assumes importance as investigations begin into the crash of Air India’s AI-171 on Thursday in Ahmedabad that led to the death of 241 persons aboard the plan in what is the deadliest aviation accident in more than a decade.
Against all odds — Seat 11A survivor escaped Air India crash from front, not the ‘statistically safer’ rearSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 21:53 IST
Which is the safest seat in an aircraft and would 11A qualify? There is no clear answer.
Air India will be fully transparent in air crash investigation and support probe as long as it takes, says CEO Campbell WilsonSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 10:45 IST
In a recorded statement from Ahmedabad, the Air India CEO said that he has assured the government that the carrier is "committed to full cooperation with those working on the ground and through the investigations".
At crash site, flight data recorder found, likely to provide leads for probeSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 01:43 IST
The search for the other black box, the cockpit voice recorder, is still on, it is learnt
Questions over engines, flap and landing gear position: Search for answers beginsSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 02:20 IST
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is undertaking the investigation, which is expected to pick up pace once the black boxes – cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder – are retrieved
DGCA orders preventive safety checks on Air India’s 787 fleet, seeks review of repetitive snagsSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 18:51 IST
The 737 MAX has been a more popular choice in India, with 63 deliveries over the last decade—all between 2018 and May 2025—led by Air India (48), Akasa Air (8) and SpiceJet (7).
Air India diverts 11 flights, returns 5 to origin after closure of Iranian airspaceSubscriber Only
June 14, 2025 02:33 IST
An Air India flight from Mumbai to London turned back halfway and returned to Mumbai after the Iranian airspace was closed following an Israeli attack.
Before the miracle survivor in Air India seat 11A, the others who cheated death in plane crashesSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 14:31 IST
Among such crashes, the Air India flight carrying 242 people from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which went down on Thursday, leads with the highest death toll.
Air India plane crash: Victims’ kin may get up to Rs 1.5 cr each as insurance compensationSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 07:25 IST
As per the Montreal Convention treaty, the Air India will have to pay a compensation of around Rs 1.5 crore each to the kin of victims of the plane crash.
‘Difficult day for all of us at Air India,’ says CEO Campbell Wilson, Tata group announces Rs 1 crore for victims’ familiesSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 05:28 IST
An Air India aircraft with 242 people—230 passengers and 12 crew—on board crashed into a residential area near the Ahmedabad airport Tuesday afternoon.
Boeing’s share price tanks over 4% after Air India flight crash in AhmedabadSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 05:30 IST
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing's stock tanked 5.71 per cent to $201.67 apiece in pre-market activity on Thursday after the crash of an Air India operated 787 Dreamliner jet destined for London Gatwick Airport in Ahmedabad Gujarat.
US to join Bureau probe into world’s first fatal crash of Boeing 787Subscriber Only
June 13, 2025 07:43 IST
The draft report is then shared with “concerned states”, seeking their comments, which are then reviewed to make any necessary changes in the report.
Over 100 flights a day to be cancelled at Delhi airport for three-month runway upgrade; operator DIAL expects minimal disruptionSubscriber Only
June 6, 2025 19:54 IST
Delhi airport runway upgrade: Runway 10/28, one of the four runways at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), is to be upgraded to the CAT 3B-compliant status, along with upgradation of its instrument landing system (ILS).
Made-in-India Rafale fuselages from 2027-28: Tata Advanced Systems, Dassault ink pacts for manufacturing facility in HyderabadSubscriber Only
June 6, 2025 06:04 IST
Dassault Tata Rafale Deal, Tata Advanced Systems Rafale: The facility will cater to India as well as other global markets of the medium multi-role combat aircraft.
All India-Abu Dhabi traffic rights exhausted, time for aviation authorities to explore expansion of bilaterals, says Etihad CEOSubscriber Only
June 4, 2025 03:13 IST
While acknowledging that Etihad and possibly even Indian carriers may not have the aircraft capacity currently to add additional seats between India and Abu Dhabi, Antonoaldo Neves, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, said that they will have more aircraft in the coming years, and the time is apt for discussions on bilaterals to start.
‘Off-the-chart unacceptable’: Global airline body IATA frustrated with aircraft delivery delays, supply chain woesSubscriber Only
June 2, 2025 17:49 IST
According to IATA’s estimates, the aircraft delivery backlog exceeds 17,000—sharply up from the 10,000-11,000 pre-pandemic—with an implied wait time of 14 years.
IndiGo flight suffers damage, makes emergency landing after vulture hits plane
June 2, 2025 21:49 IST
All 175 passengers are safe after emergency landing at Ranchi airport.
IndiGo CEO defends India’s stand on bilateral air traffic rights; says just because some countries are making noise doesn’t mean they are rightSubscriber Only
June 3, 2025 01:21 IST
The Indian government and major Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo have ambitions to have more direct international connectivity from India and to turn the country into an international aviation hub
Confident that reality of Air India will change, so will its perception: CEO and MD Campbell WilsonSubscriber Only
June 2, 2025 08:08 IST
'Until we are consistent—and fleet is a big indicator of consistency—this will continue. The ball is now in our court to get these legacy issues resolved'
Air India to look for alternatives to MRO player Turkish Technic in view of ‘public sentiment’Subscriber Only
June 2, 2025 05:15 IST
Air India is now expected to gradually start sending aircraft that were going to Turkish Technic for maintenance to other major MRO facilities in various regions like Southeast Asia, West Asia, and the US.
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