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Travel industry mourns Air India plane crash, sentiment turns sombre

Tourism bodies express grief over the tragic crash of AI Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that killed over 204 passengers; travel firms respond to airport closure and alerts

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among dead in Air India Ahmedabad plane crash

The flight departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 pm and crashed within minutes in the Meghaninagar area, close to the airport's perimeter

UK sets up crisis teams in Delhi, London after Air India crash in Ahmedabad

Britain has set up crisis teams in Delhi and London to support the families of those aboard the Air India Flight 171, which crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy informed Parliament. In an urgent statement in the House of Commons, Lammy noted that British nationals were on board the aircraft, which was carrying 242 passengers and crew. While the minister did not specify any numbers in Parliament, it has been reported that 53 of the passengers on board were British nationals. My thoughts and I'm sure those of the entire House are with those who have been affected by the tragic plane crash in India this morning, Lammy told MPs. We know that British nationals were on board and I can confirm that the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) is working urgently with local authorities to support British nationals and their families, and has stood up a crisis team in both Delhi and in London, he said. His statement followe

Air India crash: I would like to express deep sorrow, says CEO Wilson

Campbell Wilson expresses sorrow over AI 171 crash carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew, assures full support for victims and families as Air India aids investigation

Tata Group announces ₹1 cr ex-gratia for kin of Air India crash victims

The Tata Group has pledged to pay ₹1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in the Ahmedabad plane crash. Noel Tata extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families

RPF aids rescue as railways run special trains after Ahmedabad plane crash

After the Air India crash, Indian Railways deployed RPF and medical teams to assist rescue efforts and arranged two special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner under lens after Air India crash in Ahmedabad

After the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner safety is under renewed scrutiny due to past issues, whistleblower claims, and ongoing FAA investigations into structural flaws

Air India plane crashes into medical hostel, wreckage stuck in building

Air India's London-bound flight crashed near Ahmedabad, with wreckage seen on a medical hostel building, as eyewitness videos flood social media

PM Modi reviews Air India crash in Ahmedabad, orders swift relief efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu after an Air India flight crashed near Ahmedabad. Rescue efforts are underway, and all agencies are on high alert

World leaders offer condolences after Air India crash in Ahmedabad

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and former Nepal prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Thursday expressed solidarity with the people of India in wake of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a residential area in Ahmedabad minutes after taking off. Many people are feared killed. Heartbreaking news from India with the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones grieving this terrible loss. We share your pain. Dear @narendramodi, Europe stands in solidarity with you and the people of India in this moment of sorrow, Leyen said in a post on X. Expressing his profound sadness at the tragic crash, Muizzu said in a post on X, At this difficult time, the government and people of #Maldives stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of India. Malaysian PM Ibrahim

Air India plane with 242 people crashes in Ahmedabad, CM speaks to HM Shah

According to the State Police Control Room, the Boeing 787-8 Quinjet aircraft took off from Ahmedabad at 1:55 pm before crashing shortly after

Ahmedabad Air India crash marks first fatal Boeing Dreamliner accident

Air India Flight AI-171 with 242 aboard crashes minutes after take-off in Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Plane crash in Ahmedabad: A list of major fatal air accidents in India

The June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad adds to India's long list of air disasters, renewing concerns over aviation safety, pilot error, and emergency response. Here are some major past crashes

Air India plane with 242 onboard crashes in Ahmedabad: Top developments

Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: The incident happened after the flight bound for London took off from Ahmedabad airport at 1.39 pm

Boeing shares fall after Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport

It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Boeing did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment

Tata-owned Air India may help India become international transit hub

Air India is tweaking its international network to enable more I2I connections

Air India working on 'top-to-bottom transformation': CEO Campbell Wilson

Tata Group-owned Air India has been working on a top-to-bottom transformation for the last three years and has also placed orders for 570 planes, the airline's CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Monday. "It is a transformative time for India and a transformative time for Air India," Wilson said. The loss-making carrier is undergoing an ambitious transformation plan starting from 2022. According to Wilson, Air India did not enjoy the kind of investments that many carriers had for some decades and was not an attractive partner for Star Alliance. There were no active interline partnerships with any Star Alliance carriers three years ago. "Thanks to the commitment we have made to customer experience, fleet, expansion and quality, we have now established interline agreements with all of the Star Alliance carriers," he said during a chat on the sidelines of the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the national capital. Now, Air India also has

Tata to pump in ₹30,000 crore for new ventures, new digital CEO on cards

Tata Sons to infuse ₹30,000 crore into digital, electronics, Air India, and defence units, funding to come through equity infusion

Embraer sees lot of opportunities in India; in talks with IndiGo, Air India

Embraer sees a lot of opportunities in India in the commercial and business jets as well as military aircraft and eVTOL segments, its CEO Francisco Gomes Neto has said as the Brazilian seeks to strengthen its foot print in the fast growing Indian market. Besides, the company is in talks with IndiGo and Air India to explore the possibility of selling its E-2 aircraft, which can have up to 146 seats. To tap the opportunities, Embraer has set up a fully-owned Indian subsidiary with its corporate office in the national capital. In an exclusive interview to PTI in the national capital, Neto said the company will put in place a procurement team to explore opportunities in the Indian supply chain and look at the possibility of procuring components and services from India. The company is hiring people in India for government relations, communications, procurement and engineering, sales and marketing teams. Currently, there are nearly 50 Embraer aircraft and 11 aircraft types operating in

Air India, Air Mauritius expand codeshare partnership to boost connectivity

Air India and Air Mauritius on Monday announced expanding their codeshare partnership that will provide enhanced connectivity for India with South Africa, Reunion and Madagascar through Mauritius. As part of the strengthened bilateral codeshare agreement, Air India and Air Mauritius will place their designator codes on a total of 17 routes between India, Mauritius, Reunion, South Africa and Madagascar, according to a release. Generally, a codeshare partnership allows an airline to book its passengers on its partner carrier on a single ticket. "Air India will place its 'AI' designator code on Air Mauritius flights to and from Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, and Antananarivo in Madagascar," it said. The airline already codeshares on Air Mauritius flights between Mauritius and Mumbai, Delhi and Reunion. The expanded codeshare partnership pact was signed by Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson and Air Mauritius Chairman Kishore Beegoo on the sidelines of the annual general