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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.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: Preliminary report out, final probe awaited, says aviation minister

  India | July 12, 2025 16:37 IST

  Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated that the final conclusions on the Air India Flight 171 Ahmedabad crash will be made only after the full investigation report, with the preliminary findings still under review.

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  Seconds to disaster: What happened from takeoff to crash on Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad

  India | July 12, 2025 12:14 IST

  The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off at 1:38 pm after receiving take-off clearance and was just 32 seconds in the air before it crashed. The time of accident as noted by AAIB was 1:39 pm.

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  Air India plane crash: Landing gear lever was in 'down' position | What does it mean?

  India | July 12, 2025 12:17 IST

  Air India plane crash: The "DOWN" position of the landing gear lever indicates that the aircraft's landing gear is fully deployed and secured in place. This setting is standard during takeoff and landing phases, providing necessary wheel support while the plane is on the runway.

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  Air India plane crash: Both engines shut down within seconds of take-off, says AAIB report

  India | July 12, 2025 12:06 IST

  The aircraft reached a peak airspeed of 180 knots moments after takeoff but began losing altitude even before it could clear the airport's perimeter wall. CCTV footage captured the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine, indicating an emergency unfolding during the initial climb.

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  Air India Ahmedabad plane accident: Key takeaways from AAIB probe report on AI 171 crash report

  India | July 12, 2025 12:08 IST

  Ahmedabad plane crash: According to the initial investigation report, both fuel control switches supplying fuel to the engines of Air India flight 171 were turned off in quick succession, triggering confusion between the pilots just seconds before the aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad.

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  AI-171 crash takes center stage at Parliamentary panel meeting as MPs grill aviation bosses

  India | July 08, 2025 18:17 IST

  Some MPs from the panel demanded a special audit of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). One MP specifically called for the audit to examine the agency’s functioning and preparedness.

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  Air India plane crash: AAIB submits preliminary report to aviation ministry, say sources

  India | July 08, 2025 14:23 IST

  The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has formally submitted its preliminary investigation report on the tragic AI‑171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and associated agencies, top sources said. The action marks the first official update since the June 12 disaster near Ahmedabad.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: Body parts found at site handed over to 6 families after DNA tests

  India | July 04, 2025 18:03 IST

  While the majority of families consented to the hospital performing last rites as per protocol, 16 families had requested to be informed if further remains were found.

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  Air India venture sacks 4 staff after office party video goes viral days after deadly crash: Report

  India | June 27, 2025 23:50 IST

  The video quickly went viral across platforms, with users slamming the apparent lack of empathy shown by the company’s leadership. Hashtags calling for action against the officials trended online, as many demanded that AISATS publicly apologise and take stronger disciplinary action.

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  Air India plane crash: Centre says probe to stay within India, confirms no foreign help needed

  India | June 27, 2025 18:15 IST

  The Director General of AAIB is heading the probe. An aviation medicine expert and an Air Traffic Control officer have also been included in the investigation team.

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  DGCA audits at airports including Delhi and Mumbai reveals safety lapses after Ahmedabad plane crash

  India | June 25, 2025 7:32 IST

  The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed them to undertake the required corrective actions within seven days. The DGCA has confirmed that this surveillance exercise is part of a larger, ongoing effort to identify systemic hazards and enforce compliance.

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  Black box of crashed Air India flight being examined in India, no plans to send it abroad: Govt

  India | June 24, 2025 23:52 IST

  Earlier, the government said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will decide on the location of decoding the black box of Air India's crashed Dreamliner.

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  Air India begins disbursing Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to families of plane crash victims

  India | June 21, 2025 23:51 IST

  Beyond assisting passengers on board, Air India is also extending support to those injured and the families of individuals who lost their lives on the ground. Dedicated caregivers are guiding each affected family through the compensation process, ensuring personalised assistance at every step.

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  DGCA orders Air India to remove 3 senior officials from crew scheduling roles after Ahmedabad crash

  India | June 21, 2025 23:30 IST

  India’s aviation regulator has directed Air India to remove three senior officials involved in crew scheduling and rostering, following the June 12 crash of flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that killed 270 people. The move comes amid ongoing investigations into possible safety and crew management lapses.