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  Centre 'clarifies' preliminary report does not blame Air India pilot for Ahmedabad plane crash

  India | November 13, 2025 13:56 IST

  A total of 260 persons, including 241 on board, were killed when a London-bound Air India flight crashed into a hostel complex in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12.

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  Air India CEO calls Ahmedabad plane crash 'devastating', says doing all to support affected people

  India | October 29, 2025 15:34 IST

  Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the interim probe report into the crash indicated that there was nothing wrong with the aircraft, the engines and the operation of the airline.

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  Air India plane crash case reaches Supreme Court as NGO questions ongoing probe

  India | September 19, 2025 15:43 IST

  The NGO has claimed that several critical aspects were overlooked during the initial investigation, including malfunctioning of the fuel switch, electrical faults, deployment of the Ram Air Turbine(RAT) and other electronic anomalies.

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  'Why only Air India is targeted?': SC rejects plea for independent safety audit of airline

  India | August 08, 2025 17:18 IST

  The ill-fated flight AI-171, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and headed to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: 112 Air India pilots took sick leave days after June 12 tragedy, says Centre

  India | July 24, 2025 17:02 IST

  Air India has confirmed that it received four show-cause notices from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for breaches of safety regulations concerning crew fatigue management and training standards.

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  DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India over crew duty, training and operational violations

  India | July 24, 2025 15:48 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show-cause notices to Air India regarding violations related to cabin crew duty limits, training standards, and operational procedures. The notices follow voluntary disclosures made by the airline in June.

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  India working with UK over alleged misidentification of Air India crash victims' remains: MEA

  India | July 23, 2025 16:39 IST

  India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said it is working closely with UK authorities following allegations of misidentification of remains repatriated after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad.

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  'We want to stand with truth': Aviation Minister in Parliament on Air India crash probe

  India | July 21, 2025 12:59 IST

  Air India plane crash: The aircraft, which was operating the flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into a building soon after takeoff.

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  'Vested interest': Aviation Minister slams Western media over coverage on Air India plane crash

  India | July 20, 2025 23:39 IST

  Air India plane crash: The Boeing 787-8 aircraft of Air India was flying to the Gatwick airport in London from Gujarat's Ahmedabad on June 12, but crashed merely seconds after its takeoff.

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  Pilots' body sends legal notice to Reuters, WSJ over coverage on Air India crash, demands apology

  India | July 19, 2025 16:17 IST

  The Federation of Indian Pilots has issued a legal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their speculative coverage of the Air India crash, accusing the reports of causing unnecessary distress and harming reputations.

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  Air India crash: Tata Group sets up Rs 500 crore trust for Ahmedabad AI-171 tragedy victims

  India | July 18, 2025 20:34 IST

  Tata Sons and Tata Trusts have jointly committed Rs 500 crore to the memorial trust, with each contributing Rs 250 crore. This fund will support ex-gratia payments, medical treatment for the injured, and the rebuilding of the hostel infrastructure damaged in the accident.

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  Air India crash: AAIB reacts to global media reporting, terms it 'irresponsible' and 'selective'

  India | July 17, 2025 19:51 IST

  The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has criticised “irresponsible” and unverified reporting by sections of the global media regarding the Air India crash. It urged all parties to refrain from speculation and await the final investigation report.

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  Air India crash: Pilots' body slams US media for blaming Captain, plans legal notice over report

  India | July 17, 2025 23:56 IST

  The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) chief CS Randhawa has condemned a US media report that claimed that the captain of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad last month deliberately cut off fuel to the engines.

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  FIP raises concern over exclusion from AI-171 crash probe, warns against 'premature conclusions'

  India | July 17, 2025 7:03 IST

  Ahmedabad plane crash: The Federation of Indian Pilots has voiced strong disapproval over the absence of pilot representation in the ongoing investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash.

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  Air India finds no fault in Boeing 787 fuel control switches after crash-linked inspections

  India | July 16, 2025 23:51 IST

  Air India has completed precautionary inspections of the fuel control switch locking mechanisms across its Boeing 787 fleet and found no defects, an airline official said on Wednesday. The report revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut off within one second of each other after takeoff.

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  UK regulator clarifies notice on Boeing fuel switches: 'It was 2015 notification'

  India | July 15, 2025 20:38 IST

  The UK regulator had also asked the airline operators to test, inspect, or replace fuel shutoff valve actuators on Boeing 787s, among others.

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  'No mechanical or maintenance issues': Air India CEO reacts to AAIB preliminary report on crash

  India | July 14, 2025 13:02 IST

  The AAIB released its preliminary report on Saturday, and according to Wilson, the investigation agency has not identified any cause nor made any recommendations at this stage.

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  Air India replaced cockpit module twice in crashed Dreamliner following Boeing directive: Sources

  India | July 14, 2025 6:32 IST

  The London-bound flight AI171, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college complex and burst into a ball of fire moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12.

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  Pilots’ body seeks fair, transparent probe into Air India crash, alleges bias in AAIB report

  India | July 12, 2025 23:27 IST

  The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has raised serious concerns about the preliminary probe into the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, alleging a bias toward blaming pilot error. The association called for a transparent, fact-based investigation and demanded observer status.

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  Air India crash: International media highlights fuel switch anomaly revealed by AAIB report

  World | July 12, 2025 18:14 IST

  Leading global media outlets, including The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, have closely covered the Air India Flight AI171 crash, focusing on the AAIB’s preliminary report that highlights a dual engine fuel cut-off just seconds after takeoff.