Page 24 - Air India

'Nightmare in broad daylight': Tales of loss, escapes from doomed flight

From a miraculous survivor to haunting farewells and missed destinies, human stories from the Air India crash reveal the pain, shock, and chance that marked one of India's worst air disasters

Crash likely to trigger claims up to $150 mn for insurers, reinsurers

About 10 per cent of the claims are likely to come on the books of Indian insurers and reinsurers, according to industry observers

Air India flight to London crashes; over 200 dead, at least one survives

Explodes shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad; first major crash involving Boeing Dreamliner, 1st after Tata takeover

Ahmedabad plane crash: Working to gather more information, says Boeing

Boeing says it is gathering details after an Air India Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after take-off en route to London Gatwick

Air India crash: US, Russia, Israel, UN, others show solidarity with India

The Air India aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, falling into a residential neighbourhood

No chance of survival due to burning fuel heat: Amit Shah on AI plane crash

Union minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the temperature in the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad was so high due to burning fuel that there was no chance to save anyone. There was 1.25 lakh litre of fuel inside the plane and it caught heat so it was impossible to save anyone, Shah told reporters. The entire nation is in deep shock following the tragedy, he told reporters. Shah also expressed condolences to relatives of those killed in the accident. The number of those killed will be officially released by the authorities after DNA test and identification of the victims, Shah said. "The good news is that one person survived the crash and I am coming here after meeting him, he said. "The process of collecting DNA samples from bodies of those killed in the plane crash is over. Forensic Science Laboratory and National Forensic Sciences University in Gujarat will conduct DNA tests of the victims, he said. The London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and

Ahmedabad plane crash: Army deployed to assist civil admin in rescue ops

The Indian Army has been deployed to support civil authorities in rescue and relief operations after the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed hundreds

'There were bodies all around': British survivor recalls Air India horror

A British man was found alive after Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing over 200 people; he recounted the horror as rescue teams continue to recover victims

What caused Air India plane crash? Clues point to power failure, not blast

Air India flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad after take-off. Early signs point to power failure, not explosion. Investigations are underway as Boeing 787 safety concerns come under lens

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