Ahmedabad: News
Air India crash report raises questions but no answers: Pilots
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots's Associations (IFALPA) has said that the preliminary report into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad last month raises several questions but doesn't provide any answers.
EAFR, RUN vs. CUTOFF—understanding terms used in Air India report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) on Saturday released a preliminary report on the Air India flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad.
Air India crash: Pilots oppose media reports on 'suicide' theory
Pilot unions in India have vehemently opposed the theory that pilot error or deliberate action could have caused the crash of Air India flight AI 171.
Air India says report on fuel switch 'advisory, not mandatory'
A preliminary investigation report has revealed that the fuel control switches of an Air India flight were moved from "run" to "cutoff" just before it crashed.
Fuel switches: The core of Air India crash probe explained
The preliminary investigation into the Air India crash has revealed that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's engine fuel control switches were briefly turned off seconds after takeoff.
'Why'd you cut off fuel?'—Inside Air India cockpit before crash
A preliminary report into the crash of an Air India flight on June 12 has revealed that a cut in the fuel supply to the engines was the reason.
Key takeaways from Air India crash probe report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report on the Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12.
Boeing issues statement after Air India crash report released
Boeing has pledged its continued support for the investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on the deadly crash.
Did fuel switch error cause Air India crash?
Investigators are looking into whether fuel control switches of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner were moved intentionally or accidentally before the aircraft crashed.
Tata Sons establishes ₹500cr trust for Air India crash victims
Tata Sons has approved a ₹500-crore public charitable trust to support families affected by the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171.
Vijay Rupani explored plane's cockpit months before Air India crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, had visited a Boeing cockpit months before the incident.
Air India simulation shows 'flight settings' didn't cause crash—what did?
A simulation of the Air India flight AI 171 crash has ruled out flight conditions as the cause of the accident.
Days after Air India flight crash, another dropped 900ft mid-air
A Delhi-Vienna Air India flight, AI187, dropped nearly 900 feet during its initial climb on June 14.
India declines UN's offer to join Air India crash probe
India has declined an offer from the United Nations aviation agency to assist in the investigation of a recent Air India crash, Reuters reported, citing officials.
India's bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games gains momentum after setback
India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has gained traction after a major setback to Canada's joint bid.
Breakthrough in Air India crash probe; black box data downloaded
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has successfully downloaded data from the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder of the recent Air India crash, the government announced on Thursday.
Air India crash: Manipur flight attendant's body brought home
The body of 20-year-old flight attendant Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, who died in the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, was brought to Imphal.
Air India plane crash: Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala confirmed dead
The identity of Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, has finally been confirmed among the tragic victims of the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad.
'Doesn't appear like cockpit error': Officials investigating Air India crash
Investigators probing the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick are looking into a similar incident from February 2020.
Air India cuts 48 international Boeing flights amid safety review
Air India has announced a major reduction in its international flight operations.
Forensics struggling to identify Air India crash victims under 6
The tragic crash of Air India's AI-171 flight has left a major forensic challenge in identifying the bodies of minor victims.
Air India black box 'heavily damaged'; data unextractable
The black box of the crashed Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be sent to the United States for analysis, a source told The Economic Times.
Who's the teen whose video may help solve Ahmedabad crash
Seventeen-year-old Aryan Asari, who witnessed the recent Air India Dreamliner 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, has become a key witness in the investigation.
Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight hours after canceling Ahmedabad-London flight
Another Air India flight, AI143 from Delhi to Paris, has been canceled after an issue was identified during mandatory pre-flight checks.
Air India crash: Gold, passports, Bhagavad Gita recovered from wreckage
After the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash near BJ Medical College, construction businessman Raju Patel and his team were among the first on the scene.
Another Air India flight to London canceled in Ahmedabad
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London was canceled on Tuesday due to a suspected technical glitch.
Vijay Rupani's last rites today; 2,000kg flowers to adorn hearse
The last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a plane crash near Ahmedabad last week, will be performed with full state honors on Monday.
Air India plane crash: Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia remains missing
Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, has been missing since the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
2nd black box recovered from Air India crash site
The second black box (cockpit voice recorder) of the doomed Air India Flight AI-171 has been recovered, officials confirmed on Sunday.
Brothers defraud 70,000 people of ₹2,676 crore: Details here
Two brothers from Rajasthan, Subhash and Ranveer Bijarani, have reportedly defrauded nearly 70,000 people of ₹2,676 crore through their company Nexa Evergreen.
Vijay Rupani's body identified through DNA match
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's body was identified on Sunday after a DNA match at 11:10am. His body was handed over to the family.
Air India crash: DNA testing helps identify 31 victims
Authorities in Ahmedabad have identified 31 victims of the recent Air India plane crash using DNA testing, an official confirmed on Sunday.
Reem Shaikh slams trolls calling her 'tone-deaf' about Ahmedabad crash
Actor Reem Shaikh has slammed trolls who criticized her for allegedly not knowing about the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
ISRO conducts successful rocket launch test from Uttar Pradesh
In a historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched a rocket from Uttar Pradesh.
Air India announces ₹25L interim compensation for crash victims
Air India has announced an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh each for the families of those who died in the recent Ahmedabad plane crash.
After deadly Air India crash, inspections ordered for Boeing 787s
In the wake of a tragic Air India crash that involved 242 people on board and resulted in at least 270 bodies being recovered this week, India's government has ordered an immediate inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft.
Air India flight crash: Aircraft lost height after 650 feet
The Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 had only reached an altitude of 650 feet before it started losing height, the Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed on Saturday.
Air India plane crash: Death toll rises to 274
The death toll in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has reportedly risen to 274. The casualties include passengers and crew members of the flight, AI-171, as well as local residents on the ground.
Air India crash: Experts discuss possible causes of Ahmedabad stall
The crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad on Thursday has left experts scrambling for answers.
Thai singer survived sitting in 11A like Air India passenger
Ruangsak Loychusak, a 47-year-old Thai singer, has expressed his shock at learning that he and the sole survivor of an Air India crash in Ahmedabad shared the same seat number—11A.
'Black box' recovered from site of Ahmedabad plane crash
Investigators probing the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad have reportedly recovered the "black box" from the wreckage.
Boeing, GE's shares plummet after Air India 787-8 Dreamliner crash
Boeing shares fell nearly 5% in US trade on Friday following the crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad airport on June 12.
Why is 'black box' called so when it's orange, yellow
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
Air India plane crash: Digital video recorder recovered from wreckage
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday recovered a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the wreckage of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed near the Ahmedabad airport, killing 265 people.
Air India crash temperature reached 1,000°C, even birds couldn't escape
The flames from the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad reached a staggering 1,000 degrees Celsius.