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AAIB to decide black box decoding location after safety assessment: Moca

MoCA says AAIB will assess all parameters before decoding AI171 black boxes, as minister meets airlines and airports to strengthen safety and passenger response

'Right engine was overhauled, left inspected': Air India CEO on plane crash

A London-bound Air India plane crashed outside the Ahmedabad airport moments after take-off on 12 June, resulting in the deaths of 241 passengers and crew, as well as 34 people on the ground

AI171 black box not being sent to US for forensic probe, clarifies Centre

Crucial flight data recovery from the charred recorders of AI-171 may unlock the truth behind the deadly crash. Here's why the US lab is now involved

Air India cancels three int'l flights over maintenance, technical issues

Air India has cancelled three of its international flights on Wednesday owing to various reasons, including maintenance and technical issues. Two of these flights were cancelled after the passengers had already boarded the aircraft, the airline said. The airline said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms. Passengers, who had already boarded the aircraft, were disembarked following cancellation of the flight, it said. Also, flight AI996 from Dubai to Delhi on June 18, 2025 was cancelled due to technical reasons and passengers were disembarked after boarding, as per Air India. However, the airline's flight AI2145 from Delhi to Bali was cancelled after it was advised to return to Delhi mid-way due to reports of volcanic eruption near the destination airport Bali, in the interest of safety, Air India stated. The flight safely landed back in Delhi

Tata to create a new trust to help Air India crash victims: Chandrasekaran

"We are looking at the option to set up an AI171 trust to help the families," Chandrasekaran, who first heard about the crash in his Mumbai office, said

Air India cuts 15% international wide-body flights after Ahmedabad crash

Following a fatal Boeing 787 crash, Air India will cut 15 per cent of its international wide-body operations and conduct safety checks through mid-July to stabilise services

Gujarat govt to seek ₹2.70 cr from Air India for property loss in crash

The Gujarat state government will claim ₹2.70 crore from Air India for resident doctors' property lost in the Boeing Dreamliner crash last week, but no decision yet on compensation

Praful Patel questions silence of Singapore Airlines on Air India crash

Former civil aviation minister questions the airline's lack of public response six days after one of the deadliest air disasters involving an Indian carrier

Air India crash: 208 victims identified by DNA, 170 bodies handed over

Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition

International pilots' body offers support in Air India crash probe

International pilots' body IFALPA on Wednesday offered its "technical expertise" to the Indian civil aviation authorities in the Ahmedabad plane crash probe being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). In a letter to AAIB Director General G V G Yugandhar, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations (IFALPA) said the Federation stands ready to provide expert technical and other forms of assistance, share global best practices and offer personnel to collaborate closely with the investigators. On June 13, a day after the B787-8 crash that killed 241 people on board, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered enhanced surveillance of Air India's Boeing 787 fleet, comprising 26 787-8 and seven 787-9 planes. Expressing its most sincere condolences and sympathies to all those affected by this tragedy, the Federation said it is "deeply saddened" to hear the tragic news of the loss of life resulting from the accident of Air India Flight 171 in

'I trust God & airline': Man who escaped AI-171 crash flies again on AI-159

Renumbered AI-159 flew from Ahmedabad to London four days after AI-171 crashed into a residential area, killing 241 on board on June 12

Tata in talks with global consulting giant McKinsey for Air India overhaul

Air India denies talks on transformation of airline

Air India flight from Bali to Delhi diverted to Varanasi due to bad weather

An Air India flight from Bali to Delhi was diverted to Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport due to bad weather in the national capital, an official said on Wednesday. The flight later departed for Delhi the same night after the stop at Varanasi on Tuesday. Puneet Gupta, Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, said the Air India flight AI 2146 had to be diverted as poor weather conditions over Delhi severely reduced visibility, making it unsafe for the aircraft to land. "The flight, carrying 187 passengers, safely landed at Varanasi airport," Gupta said, adding that "all necessary passenger amenities were ensured during the delay. The plane was cleared for take-off and flown back to Delhi later in the night. A separate Delhi-Bali flight was diverted back to the national capital on Wednesday due to a volcanic eruption near Bali airport. The flight safely landed back in Delhi and all passengers have disembarked, Air India said in a statement.

Lucknow-Mumbai flight cancelled due to operational issues: Air India

Air India on Wednesday said it has cancelled its Lucknow-Mumbai flight scheduled for June 17 due to "operational reasons" and the ripple effect of flight diversions. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly the passengers to their destination, Lucknow, at the earliest, an Air India spokesperson said. Air India flight AI2491 from Mumbai to Lucknow, scheduled for June 17, was cancelled due to "operational reasons." The airline stated that the cascading impact of flight diversions caused by heavy rains in Delhi also contributed to the decision to cancel the flight. Moreover, the delayed arrival of diverted flights resulted in the operating crew reaching their regulatory flight duty time limits. So, replacement crew could not be immediately arranged due to the weather-related delays and disruptions, the airline stated. It said the affected passengers were also provided with hotel accommodation to minimise the inconvenience. Full refunds on cancellations or complimentary resche

Air India crash: 177 DNA matches confirmed, says Gujarat HM Sanghavi

On the day of the crash, 71 injured individuals were admitted to the Civil Hospital, with 42 subsequently discharged and currently, nine patients remain admitted, while two succumbed to their injuries

Air India's Boeing 787 fleet compliant with existing safety standards: DGCA

Safety checks on 26 of 33 aircraft find Air India's B787 fleet compliant but DGCA seeks better coordination, spare availability to address network delays

7 Air India int'l flights cancelled on Tue, DGCA flags maintenance issues

Troubles mounted for Air India as the beleaguered airline cancelled seven more international flights on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cancellations to 83 since the devastating Ahmedabad crash, which has led to the aviation safety watchdog raising concerns about its maintenance practices. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked Air India for the training records of the pilots and dispatchers of the June 12 flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London that crashed seconds after take off. The death of over 270 onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and on the ground spawned the biggest crisis for the airline since the Tata Group bought it three-and-a-half years ago. While Air India cancelled the six flights due to DGCA's checks, a San Francisco-Kolkata-Mumbai flight had to be terminated at Kolkata because of a problem in the engine of the Boeing 777-200 jetliner. Its Ahmedabad-London Gatwick one was cancelled due to unavailability of aircraft, the airline said. The disruptio

Air India cancels, delays global flights amid safety inspections, audits

Multiple Air India flights were disrupted as Boeing 787 jets underwent DGCA-mandated inspections following the AI171 crash, compounded by weather and airspace issues

Air India cancels Delhi-Dubai flight; 6th 787 Dreamliner cancelled today

Several Air India flights have faced cancellations and diversions over the past week following increased scrutiny of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner after the horrific crash last week in Ahmedabad

What passengers expect from airports beyond just air safety measures

In India, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) decides on the tariffs an airport could charge from the passengers