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Air India Express flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport due to technical issue
India | Jul 24, 2025, 07:34 AM ISTAn 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 | Jul 23, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTIndia’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 | Jul 23, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTAirport 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 | Jul 22, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTAn 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 | Jul 22, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 22, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTAir 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTAir 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 | Jul 19, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 19, 2025, 01:40 PM ISTOriginally 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 | Jul 18, 2025, 08:34 PM ISTTata 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 | Jul 17, 2025, 07:51 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 17, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 16, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTAir 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 | Jul 15, 2025, 11:00 PM ISTAir 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 | Jul 15, 2025, 08:38 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 14, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 14, 2025, 06:32 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 12, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 12, 2025, 06:14 PM ISTLeading 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.