Air India: News
Mumbai-bound Air India flight suffers technical snag; passengers deplaned
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata encountered a technical issue in one of its engines, leading to the deplaning of passengers during a scheduled stop at Kolkata airport early on Tuesday.
Vijay Rupani's last rites today; 2,000kg flowers to adorn hearse
The last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a plane crash near Ahmedabad last week, will be performed with full state honors on Monday.
Boeing experts in Ahmedabad to analyze Air India plane crash
Boeing experts have arrived in Ahmedabad to assist with the investigation into the recent Air India plane crash.
Air India plane crash: Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia remains missing
Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, has been missing since the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
2nd black box recovered from Air India crash site
The second black box (cockpit voice recorder) of the doomed Air India Flight AI-171 has been recovered, officials confirmed on Sunday.
Air India crash likely to raise aviation insurance premiums
The recent crash of Air India's AI-171 (Boeing 787 Dreamliner) in Ahmedabad is likely to lead to a hike in aviation insurance premiums.
Air India crash: DNA testing helps identify 31 victims
Authorities in Ahmedabad have identified 31 victims of the recent Air India plane crash using DNA testing, an official confirmed on Sunday.
Reem Shaikh slams trolls calling her 'tone-deaf' about Ahmedabad crash
Actor Reem Shaikh has slammed trolls who criticized her for allegedly not knowing about the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Air India announces ₹25L interim compensation for crash victims
Air India has announced an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh each for the families of those who died in the recent Ahmedabad plane crash.
After deadly Air India crash, inspections ordered for Boeing 787s
In the wake of a tragic Air India crash that involved 242 people on board and resulted in at least 270 bodies being recovered this week, India's government has ordered an immediate inspection of all Boeing 787 aircraft.
India crash a wake-up call for aviation industry, says Airbus
The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, which claimed more than 240 lives, has sent shockwaves across the aviation sector.
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiling postponed after tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad
The much-anticipated unveiling of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a new symbol of dominance for the England-India bilateral Test series, has been postponed.
Air India flight crash: Aircraft lost height after 650 feet
The Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 had only reached an altitude of 650 feet before it started losing height, the Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed on Saturday.
Air India plane crash: Death toll rises to 274
The death toll in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has reportedly risen to 274. The casualties include passengers and crew members of the flight, AI-171, as well as local residents on the ground.
Air India crash: Committee to probe causes, suggest preventive measures
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday announced the formation of a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the causes behind the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171.
Air India crash: Experts discuss possible causes of Ahmedabad stall
The crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad on Thursday has left experts scrambling for answers.
Thai singer survived sitting in 11A like Air India passenger
Ruangsak Loychusak, a 47-year-old Thai singer, has expressed his shock at learning that he and the sole survivor of an Air India crash in Ahmedabad shared the same seat number—11A.
'Black box' recovered from site of Ahmedabad plane crash
Investigators probing the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad have reportedly recovered the "black box" from the wreckage.
Boeing, GE's shares plummet after Air India 787-8 Dreamliner crash
Boeing shares fell nearly 5% in US trade on Friday following the crash of an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner near Ahmedabad airport on June 12.
Why is 'black box' called so when it's orange, yellow
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
AI 171 crash may be India's costliest aviation insurance claim
The tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad on Thursday could turn out to be the highest-ever aviation insurance claim in India.
US says 'no immediate reason' to ground Boeing 787
United States officials have stated that they have not seen any immediate safety data that would necessitate a halt in Boeing 787 flights after an Air India plane crashed minutes after takeoff, killing over 240 people.
Air India plane crash: Digital video recorder recovered from wreckage
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Friday recovered a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the wreckage of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed near the Ahmedabad airport, killing 265 people.
Indian aviation stocks sink amid Ahmedabad crash, oil price surge
Shares of Indian aviation companies took a major hit on Friday after an Air India crash and a spike in global crude oil prices.
Air India crash temperature reached 1,000°C, even birds couldn't escape
The flames from the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad reached a staggering 1,000 degrees Celsius.
Ahmedabad crash: India reviews safety, may ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is contemplating a safety review of India's fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand
An Air India flight from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday due to a bomb threat.
Air India plane crash's only survivor reveals how he escaped
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, has shared details of his miraculous escape.
Dhanush, Rashmika's 'Kuberaa' pre-release event postponed after Ahmedabad plane crash
The pre-release event for the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa has been postponed following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
1206 was ex-Gujarat CM's lucky number; he died on 12/06/25
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 241 people that died in an Air India plane crash on Thursday.
Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, visits Air India plane crash site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday to meet officials and review the situation in the wake of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash.
Air India crash—Tata announces ₹1cr aid for each victim's family
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran has issued a statement following the tragic crash of an Air India passenger plane on Thursday.
Air India flight carrying 242 people crashes; 1 passenger survives
An Air India flight, carrying 242 people, crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.
Whistleblower flagged 'unsafe assembly practices' in Boeing 787 before crash
A year before the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, a whistleblower had alerted authorities about structural flaws in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
What's 'Mayday' call that Air India pilot issued before crash
An Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon.
Salman Khan cancels event after tragic Air India crash
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has canceled a scheduled event in Mumbai on Thursday after the tragic crash of an Air India flight shortly after takeoff.
Boeing's shares plummet 8% after Air India 787 plane crash
Boeing's shares have taken a major hit, plummeting by nearly 8% in pre-market trading on Thursday.
5 dead at medical hostel where Air India plane crashed
An Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday.
'Devastated': Akshay, Janhvi, Alia mourn Air India flight crash
Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to express their condolences and shock at the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad airport.
Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani killed in Air India plane crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 people on board the Air India flight that crashed near Ahmedabad on Thursday, multiple news channels reported.