A preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has confirmed that fuel supply to both engines was deliberately cut off seconds after takeoff, causing the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plunged into a hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 seconds into its flight on June 12, killing …
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Fuel Switches Cut Off Before Air India Crash, Report Says
NEW DELHI / LONDON — A preliminary report into the Air India crash that killed dozens last month found that critical fuel switches were turned off before the aircraft went down. The discovery raises serious questions about whether the tragedy could have been avoided. Indian aviation authorities released the report, which is now under international …
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Global Grief Follows Air India Tragedy in Ahmedabad
World leaders, including those from Pakistan, expressed deep sorrow after an Air India crash claimed 242 lives near Ahmedabad on Thursday. The tragedy occurred minutes after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The London-bound Flight AI171 plunged into a residential area, hitting a medical college hostel. No survivors have been reported. Condolences from Pakistan …
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India Halts Flights at 27 Airports
NEW DELHI: India has suspended flight operations at 27 airports, disrupting air travel across the country. Over 430 flights were cancelled on Thursday, according to Indian media reports. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the decision. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued, stating that the closures would remain in effect until May 10. …
Air India Bomb Threats Amid Rising Canada Tensions
Bomb threats have disrupted multiple Indian airlines this week, creating widespread concern. Air India and local private carriers have received over a dozen warnings since Monday. The threats, though proven hoaxes so far, have caused delays, diversions, and heightened security measures. Indian authorities and those in five other nations are actively investigating the situation. One …
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