Air India Crash Probe Zeroes In On Captain's Actions After WSJ Reports Fuel Cutoff From Cockpit Recording
The Air India Ahmedabad crash investigation now focused on the captain's actions. A WSJ report, citing cockpit recordings, indicated the captain cut fuel to engines shortly after takeoff, sparking a critical inquiry into the tragic June 12 disaster.
Jul 17, 2025, 07:25 AM IST
Air India Restores International Flights After Ahmedabad Crash Pause - Check Full List
Air India has partially restored its international flight schedule that was temporarily reduced or paused for 'safety checks' following the tragic crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. In a statement, Air India said that during the pause, it performed additional precautionary checks on its Boeing 787 fleet.
Jul 15, 2025, 22:40 PM IST
Beyond The Black Box: Air India 171 Report Points To Critical Fuel Switch Anomaly | Key Takeaways
The preliminary AAIB report on the Air India AI171 crash uncovered shocking details: both engines' fuel supply cut off mid-air, a confused pilot exchange, and other critical findings from the tragic Boeing 787 Dreamliner accident.
Jul 12, 2025, 10:25 AM IST
Air India AI171 Crash: 'Why Did You Cut Off Fuel?' - Pilots' Chilling Exchange Revealed In AAIB Preliminary Report
The preliminary AAIB report on the Air India AI171 crash revealed a chilling cockpit exchange: "Why did you cut off fuel?" as both engines' fuel switches inexplicably moved to 'Cutoff' before the fatal crash in Ahmedabad.
Jul 12, 2025, 07:09 AM IST
Actor Kanwaljit Singh’s Jibe At Air India Goes Viral, Says He 'Prepared Will Before Take-Off'
Veteran actor Kanwaljit Singh recently took a subtle dig at Air India ahead of flying with the airline, sharing a humorous yet pointed video on Instagram. The actor joked that he felt compelled to make a will before booking a flight with Air India — a remark that comes in the wake of the tragic Air India crash earlier in June.
Jul 04, 2025, 16:45 PM IST
Air India Denies 'Coercion' Claims By AI 171 Crash Victims' Families Over Compensation
Air India has strongly refuted allegations by British law firm Stewarts Law of coercing AI 171 crash victims' families into financial disclosures for compensation. The airline asserts its questionnaire is for verifying family ties for interim payments, while the firm claims exploitation.
Jul 04, 2025, 13:10 PM IST
Revealed: Both Engines Of Air India 171 Died Mid-Air – What Really Brought Down The Dreamliner
An investigative report by The New York Times has revealed what many had feared. Both engines of the aircraft failed at the same time.
Jul 04, 2025, 05:04 AM IST
Air India Flight 171 Crash: 'Sabotage' Angle Also Under Probe, Says Aviation Minister
Air India Flight 171 Crash: The crash occurred on June 12, shortly after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of 241 of the 242 people on board. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has confirmed that “possible sabotage” is one of the aspects under scrutiny.
Jun 29, 2025, 13:30 PM IST
Air India Replies To DGCA's Direction To Sack Three Employees, Says....
The DGCA's order, dated June 20, directed Air India to remove the three officials, including a divisional vice president, from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering. The regulator also instructed the airline to initiate proceedings against these officials without delay.
Jun 21, 2025, 16:34 PM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Missing Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala Confirmed Dead
The death of Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala has been officially confirmed through DNA analysis.
Jun 21, 2025, 07:49 AM IST
Air India Plane Crash Investigation Progressing Steadily, Says Aviation Ministry
On June 12, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner heading to London crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad.
Jun 20, 2025, 09:14 AM IST
Ahmedabad Crash: They Were Meant To Board That Flight – How A Mother’s Tears, A Wrong Turn And A Gut Feeling Saved 7 Lives
Something – a pause, a tug or a moment of doubt – kept them grounded.
Jun 20, 2025, 00:11 AM IST
2025 Repeats 1941's Chaos? Viral X Posts Link Ahmedabad Crash, Wars Chaos And Kumbh Stampede, Twitter Reacts
2025 mirrors 1941's calendar & chaos! Viral X posts compare wars, Kumbh stampede, Ahmedabad crash. Is history repeating?
Jun 19, 2025, 14:00 PM IST
Video Captures Last 3 Seconds Before Ahmedabad Crash: Did Air India Flight Suffer Total Power Failure?
Analysts flagged the RAT deployment as a potential sign that all main engines and power sources failed during takeoff.
Jun 19, 2025, 05:37 AM IST
Air India Slashes Flights As Grief, Safety Demands Collide After Ahmedabad Crash
Affected passengers will be contacted in advance and given options to rebook at no additional charge or to receive a full refund.
Jun 18, 2025, 23:49 PM IST
Diu Hit Hard As 9 From One Village Died In Ahmedabad Plane Crash
The small coastal village of Bucharwada in Diu grieved the loss of 9 residents in the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. Explore the impact on Diu's diaspora and the sole survivor's story amid a death toll of 270.
Jun 18, 2025, 14:40 PM IST
66 Air India Boeing 787 Flights Cancelled Between June 12 To 17: DGCA
The regulatory body also reviewed the impact of recent airspace closures, particularly over Iranian airspace.
Jun 17, 2025, 23:48 PM IST
DGCA Rules Out Any Major Safety Concern With Air India’s Boeing 787 Fleet
Air India Plane Crash: The Civil Aviation Ministry said that the meeting was convened to review the operational robustness of the airlines and ensure continued compliance with safety and passenger service regulations.
Jun 17, 2025, 21:46 PM IST
Air India Plane Crash: Swift Medical Response Concludes Post-Mortem Of Ahmedabad Victims
The timely and coordinated efforts of the medical and forensic teams ensured a swift response to a tragic and challenging situation, bringing support to the ongoing investigation.
Jun 17, 2025, 21:20 PM IST
Air India AI 159 Grounded: Tech Issues Haunt Same Route As AI 171 Disaster
Air India's flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled due to a technical glitch detected during routine checks. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, scheduled to depart at 1:10 pm, was grounded hours before takeoff as a precautionary measure.
Jun 17, 2025, 13:55 PM IST