India • Jul 04, 2025

Vijay Rupani's visit to Boeing cockpit prior to crash

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the Air India crash on June 12, was genuinely passionate about aviation.
Just two months before the accident, he visited an aeronautics institute in Ahmedabad and even checked out a retired Boeing 737 cockpit—sharing his excitement about aviation models online.

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Rupani changed his travel dates several times before the accident

Rupani had changed his travel dates several times before finally booking Flight AI171 to London to see his family.
Tragically, the plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, claiming 270 lives—including people on the ground.
The incident has sparked nationwide concern over flight safety, and an investigation is ongoing.