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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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  Air India Express flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport due to technical issue

  India | July 24, 2025 7:34 IST

  An Air India Express spokesperson said the crew of one of our flights from Delhi elected to reject takeoff, prioritising safety following a minor technical issue.

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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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  Air India Express flight to Doha returns mid-air due to technical glitch

  India | July 23, 2025 14:15 IST

  Airport authorities confirmed that the return was a precautionary move, not an emergency landing, triggered by a technical fault in the aircraft’s cabin air conditioning system.

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  What is an Auxiliary Power Unit that caught fire in Air India plane after landing at Delhi Airport?

  India | July 22, 2025 18:44 IST

  An Auxiliary Power Unit, commonly referred to as APU, is a small turbine engine usually located in the tail section of an aircraft. Unlike the main engines that provide thrust for flight, the APU is designed to provide energy for functions other than propulsion.

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  Air India Hong Kong-Delhi flight's auxiliary power unit catches fire upon landing at IGI Airport

  India | July 22, 2025 18:46 IST

  The Air India flight AI 315 from Hong Kong to Delhi reported a fire in its auxiliary power unit after landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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  Air India completes fuel control switch inspections on Boeing fleet, no issues found

  India | July 22, 2025 14:09 IST

  Air India has completed DGCA-mandated inspections of fuel control switches on all Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft, finding no issues.

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  Air India plane from Kochi skids off runway while landing in Mumbai, aircraft grounded for checking

  India | July 21, 2025 14:44 IST

  The airline said that the aircraft taxied safely to the gate, and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked and the aircraft has been grounded for checks.

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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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  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 Express flight to Phuket returns to Hyderabad shortly after takeoff

  India | July 19, 2025 13:40 IST

  Originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11:45 am, the aircraft returned to Hyderabad shortly after takeoff, landing safely without incident. Though the precise nature of the technical snag remains undisclosed, aviation sources confirmed that the crew acted promptly.

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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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  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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  Air India shifts Ahmedabad-Gatwick flights to Heathrow, restores routes post AI171 crash

  India | July 15, 2025 23:00 IST

  Air India has temporarily suspended Ahmedabad–Gatwick flights, shifting them to Heathrow and adjusting several international routes from August 1 amid safety reviews following the AI171 crash.

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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.