Air India Seeks About Rs 10,000 Crore Financial Support From Owners: Report
The Air India’s request for financial help includes funding to upgrade its systems and services and to build in-house engineering and maintenance departments, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources.
Oct 31, 2025, 09:48 AM IST
AI 171 Crash: Supreme Court Calls ‘Pilot Error’ Narrative ‘Unfortunate’
The Supreme Court called the “pilot error” claim “unfortunate,” sought responses from aviation authorities, and reviewed a PIL by Safety Matters Foundation, while expressing caution over full public disclosure of investigation data.
Sep 22, 2025, 14:38 PM IST
Air India Crash-Themed Ganesh Pandal Sparks Outrage: Netizens Say, 'Disrespectful And Insensitive'
A Ganesh Pandal in Behrampura, Ahmedabad, has sparked a heated debate online. Unlike traditional festive themes, this pandal had depicted the victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash.
Sep 01, 2025, 17:43 PM IST
AI-171 Victims' Families Hire Boeing 737 MAX Law Firm To Sue Air India, Boeing
Families of 65 AI-171 crash victims hire Beasley Allen, the firm behind the Boeing 737 MAX lawsuits, to sue Boeing & Air India.
Aug 08, 2025, 08:04 AM IST
Air India Releases Rs 25 Lakh Interim Compensation To More Families Of Crash Victims
A preliminary report by the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) revealed that the aircraft’s engines had shut down just seconds after take-off due to fuel supply being cut off.
Jul 26, 2025, 20:49 PM IST
Air India Plane Crash: MEA Denies UK Media's ‘Wrong Body’ Claim, Says 'Handled With Professionalism'
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday reacted to a report claiming bungling in identifying the bodies of Britons killed in the crash of Air India flight 171 in Ahmedabad. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserted that all mortal remains were handled with utmost "professionalism".
Jul 23, 2025, 18:48 PM IST
Air India Completes Fuel Switch Inspections On Boeing Fleet, Finds No Issues
Air India Fuel Control Switch Inspection Report: Following the fatal Ahmedabad crash and the DGCA’s directive issued on July 14, Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express initiated immediate voluntary inspections.
Jul 22, 2025, 13:38 PM IST
'Recent Media Reports Are Premature, Speculative': US Transport Safety Body On Air India Crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chairperson Jennifer Homendy has said that it is premature to draw any conclusions regarding the investigation into the fatal crash of Air India Flight 171 on June 12.
Jul 19, 2025, 09:24 AM IST
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: AAIB Slams Global Media For Unverified Coverage, Urges To Respect Sensitivity
The response came after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that cockpit audio from the ill-fated flight allegedly indicated the captain had manually cut off the fuel supply to the engines. The AAIB has taken serious exception to such claims being reported as fact while the investigation is still underway.
Jul 17, 2025, 19:51 PM IST
Air India Crash: Why Boeing’s Fuel Switch Is Under Scrutiny – And What US Agency Said About It
Indian investigators cited a 2018 FAA advisory that had warned Boeing operators to inspect the locking mechanism of fuel cutoff switches to prevent unintentional movement. However, the FAA had not mandated any action.
Jul 15, 2025, 02:45 AM IST
Air India Plane Crash: DGCA Directs Airlines To Check Fuel Switch Locks On All Boeing Aircraft By THIS Date
Airlines Fuel Switch Locking System: The directive follows preliminary findings from the Air India Boeing 787 crash investigation, which revealed that the fuel control switches had moved to the "cutoff" position just before impact, shutting off fuel supply to both engines.
Jul 14, 2025, 19:31 PM IST
Pilots' Unions Say It's Unfair To Blame Air India Crew For Plane Crash
The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) on Sunday condemned 'insinuations of pilot suicide' as baseless and insensitive, saying the crew acted in line with their training for an emergency. The pilots' associations have also questioned the selective media leaks hinting at pilot error ahead of the publication of the preliminary report.
Jul 13, 2025, 19:06 PM IST
Air India Crash Probe: What AAIB's Preliminary Report Doesn't Reveal, Potential Causes Ruled Out | Key Points
The AAIB on Saturday released its preliminary report on the Air India Ahmedabad crash of June 12, shedding light on some key aspects of the tragic accident. The crash took place in the densely populated Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad. Of the 242 passengers on board, only one survived.
Jul 12, 2025, 21:17 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
Boeing's Protocol Play: What Its CEO Said After The Air India AI171 Crash Report? Know In Detail
Boeing affirmed support for the Air India AI171 crash probe after the AAIB preliminary report revealed the Dreamliner's engine fuel switches cut off mid-air.
Jul 12, 2025, 09:19 AM IST
Meet India’s Richest Doctor: Built 20 Hospitals Across 3 Countries And Donated Rs... After Air India Crash; His Net Worth Is...
India's Richest Doctor: Once a boy from Kerala with dreams far bigger than his hometown, Shamsheer Vayalil dared to imagine a future where he could make a real difference. Armed with determination and a medical degree, he journeyed to the Middle East—not just to build a career, but to build a legacy.
Today, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil is the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, one of the most respected healthcare groups in the UAE. A radiologist by training and a visionary by nature, he has transformed the healthcare landscape across borders. Married into the family of Gulf retailing magnate M.A. Yusuff Ali, he carved his own identity through sheer perseverance and purpose.
He now leads a diversified portfolio including Ziva, Keita, RPM, LifePharma, Lakeshore Hospital, and Educare Institute. His compassion is as large as his success—pledging Rs 6 crore to support families of medical students who died in the Air India crash.
Dr. Shamsheer is now India’s richest doctor and one of the fastest-growing NRIs on Forbes' list reportedly. His story shows that with hard work and big dreams, anything is possible.
Jul 08, 2025, 20:02 PM IST
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: Did Both Engines Fail? Pilot Simulation Uncovers Shocking Clues
An Air India pilot simulation of the AI 171 crash points to a potential technical malfunction, with experts suggesting dual engine failure due to power or hydraulic loss, as the official investigation continues.
Jul 02, 2025, 13:53 PM IST
Air India Crash Probe: Black Box Data Retrieved, Analysis Underway For AI-171 | Check Status Report
In a major breakthrough for the Air India Flight AI-171 investigation, data from both the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) has been successfully downloaded by the AAIB. Analysis is now underway to determine the cause and enhance aviation safety.
Jun 26, 2025, 13:50 PM IST
'Absolutely Pathetic Excuse': Suchitra Krishnamoorthi SLAMMED For Questioning Air India Crash Survivor, Issues Apology
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi faced fierce backlash and issued an apology after questioning the authenticity of the sole survivor of the Ahmedabad Air India crash.
Jun 20, 2025, 21:25 PM IST
'Keep My Bag Or I'll Crash The Plane': Air India Express Doctor Sparks Mid-Air Scare, Here's What Happened Next
A Bengaluru-based doctor was deboarded from an Air India Express flight after allegedly threatening to crash the plane during a dispute over cabin baggage. Legal action has been initiated.
Jun 20, 2025, 12:21 PM IST