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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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  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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  I didn't cut off fuel: Last exchange between Air India pilots before crash reveals chilling details

  India | July 12, 2025 8:47 IST

  The simultaneous transition of both engines’ fuel switches suggests a sudden shutdown of fuel supply, which investigators believe could be a key piece in understanding the crash on June 12.

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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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  Boeing Dreamliner among safest aircraft, more than 1,000 flying worldwide: Air India to PAC

  India | July 08, 2025 18:27 IST

  Air India CEO Campbell Wilson also attended the Parliament House for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting in New Delhi. Some members of the Opposition parties have demanded a special audit of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

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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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  Air India Express admits lapse in engine maintenance after DGCA's flak and report of forged records

  India | July 04, 2025 23:45 IST

  The airline admitted to the oversight and said it promptly implemented corrective steps. It confirmed that the second engine impacted by the Airworthiness Directive was addressed within the prescribed timeline.

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  Air India pilot collapses before operating flight from Bengaluru to Delhi

  India | July 04, 2025 23:54 IST

  Due to the incident, Air India flight AI2414 was delayed and subsequently operated by another member of the airline's cockpit crew.

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  In handcuffs, 250 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants deported to Dhaka from Gujarat

  India | July 04, 2025 12:46 IST

  This move is part of a broader crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Gujarat. In the past two months, over 1,200 Bangladeshi nationals living unlawfully in the state have been identified and deported.

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  Air India flight to Washington grounded in Vienna after issue detected during fuel stop

  World | July 03, 2025 10:31 IST

  The affected passengers have been rebooked on alternative flights to Delhi or offered full refunds based on their preferences.

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  Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi diverted over cabin temperature concern

  India | June 29, 2025 21:16 IST

  An official statement from Air India confirmed that the aircraft made a safe landing in Kolkata and is currently undergoing technical inspection.

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  Unruly passenger detained after mid-air altercation on Air India flight from Amritsar to Delhi

  India | June 28, 2025 22:36 IST

  Air India's cabin crew promptly intervened to defuse the situation by relocating the aggrieved passenger to a business-class seat for the rest of the journey. Upon arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, airline’s security team—already alerted by the pilot—was ready on the ground.

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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 flight AI-171 crash: Black box data successfully retrieved, memory module accessed

  India | June 26, 2025 14:03 IST

  On the evening of June 24 , the team led by DG AAIB with technical members from AAIB and NTSB began the data extraction process. The Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved, and on June 25, the memory module was successfully accessed.

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  DGCA uncovers widespread safety lapses in Indian aviation ecosystem post Air India flight crash

  India | June 24, 2025 19:07 IST

  The DGCA uncovered widespread safety and maintenance lapses across airlines, airports, and ground operations during a post-crash surveillance drive. A 360-degree audit framework has been launched to enforce systemic safety improvements.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: Air India to resume most Middle East flights from June 25

  Business | June 24, 2025 16:21 IST

  In a statement, Air India said the flights to Europe reinstated from Tuesday and the services to the East Coast of the US, Canada will resume at the earliest.

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  Iran-Israel conflict: Govt monitors closure of airspace, says airlines compelled to cancel flights

  India | June 24, 2025 11:02 IST

  Due to escalating Middle East tensions and airspace closures, several airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, have cancelled or diverted their flights.