News for 'Ahmedabad plane crash'

AI 171 Crash: 'Stay Strong India'

AI 171 Crash: 'Stay Strong India'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined her industry colleagues in mourning the loss of lives in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.

Air India crash probe: 'Nothing has been ruled out'

Air India crash probe: 'Nothing has been ruled out'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team probing last year's fatal Air India plane crash is examining certain components of the aircraft and assessing various aspects, and 'nothing has been ruled out' in terms of the factors that could have led to the accident that killed 260 people, according to a source.

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Modi meets Air India crash survivor in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met those injured in the Air India plane crash at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad.

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the government to order a judicial probe into the Air India Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, alleging that the ongoing investigation is "compromised" and should be halted.

Pilot not blamed for Air India crash: Govt tells SC

Pilot not blamed for Air India crash: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Air India pilot has not been blamed in the AAIB's preliminary report into the June 12 plane crash that claimed 260 lives. The court is hearing a plea for a parallel inquiry into the accident.

Ahmedabad AI crash marks 1st fatal Boeing 787 accident

Ahmedabad AI crash marks 1st fatal Boeing 787 accident

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Boeing 787-8 aircraft -- VT-ANB -- was 11.5 years old and had flown for more than 41,000 hours, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

AI plane crash: Kerala nurse who got UK job, had planned to return

AI plane crash: Kerala nurse who got UK job, had planned to return

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ranjitha had taken the first available ticket to return abroad, boarding the flight from Chennai to Ahmedabad.

Will AI plane black boxes be decoded abroad? Minister replies

Will AI plane black boxes be decoded abroad? Minister replies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'The black box is very much in India and it it currently being investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau'

Six months on, AI-171 crash site remains frozen in silence

Six months on, AI-171 crash site remains frozen in silence

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Six months after the Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the site remains a haunting reminder for local residents, marked by charred remains and lingering memories of the tragic event.

'Shocked And Speechless At Air India Crash'

'Shocked And Speechless At Air India Crash'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Akshay Kumar, Sunny Deol and Riteish Deshmukh expressed shock and offered prayers for the safety and well-being of all those aboard the Air India plane that crashed near a locality close to Ahmedabad airport.

Engine failure or bird-hit: What caused Air India plane crash?

Engine failure or bird-hit: What caused Air India plane crash?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The specific reasons for the crash of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick will be known only after the completion of the detailed probe by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

Pix: After the flight crashed!

Pix: After the flight crashed!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Ahmedabad airport cancelled flights post the crash before resuming limited flights in the evening.

Air India crash: Govt says black box decoding underway

Air India crash: Govt says black box decoding underway

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Both the CVRs and FDRs were recovered within a week after the accident. One was retrieved from a rooftop of the building at the crash site on June 13, and the other from the debris on June 16.

US-India Tensions Cloud AI 171 Crash Probe

US-India Tensions Cloud AI 171 Crash Probe

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Tensions began soon after Indian authorities proposed flying the American black-box experts to a remote military facility, even as US officials intervened, citing safety and security risks.

Air India expects to induct 26 new planes in 2026: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India expects to induct 26 new planes in 2026: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Air India Group expects to induct 26 wide-body and narrow-body planes, and operate 81 per cent of its international flights with upgraded aircraft by the end of 2026, while overall capacity will remain almost unchanged next year.

Air India arm axes 4 executives over office party days after Ahmedabad crash

Air India arm axes 4 executives over office party days after Ahmedabad crash

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

In a statement on Friday, AISATS said it has taken "firm disciplinary action" against the people responsible for the party but did not disclose specific details.

AI 171 crash victims' families sue Boeing, blame fuel cutoff switch

AI 171 crash victims' families sue Boeing, blame fuel cutoff switch

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The lawsuit has compensatory and punitive damages against the defendants for the wrongful deaths of four passengers on flight 171, US-based law firm The Lanier Law Firm said in a statement.

AI to partially restore international flights paused after Ahmedabad crash

AI to partially restore international flights paused after Ahmedabad crash

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Air India will begin operating flights between Ahmedabad and London Heathrow from August 1, replacing the Gatwick route. The airline is also partially resuming domestic and international services suspended after a fatal plane crash. Some routes will remain suspended until September 30, while others will see increased frequency.

How IAF Will Investigate Tejas Crash

How IAF Will Investigate Tejas Crash

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

An IAF aircrash investigation typically concludes in two/three odd months. The reason for the crash is usually established in a week's time.

220 crash victims identified, 202 bodies handed over

220 crash victims identified, 202 bodies handed over

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Over a week after 270 people were killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash, 220 victims have been identified through DNA tests, and the mortal remains of 202 of them were handed over to their families, a Gujarat minister said on Friday.

What Happened After The Crash

What Happened After The Crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

It is India's worst aviation disaster since the 2020 Kozhikode crash.

1 survives, at least 265 killed in AI crash in Ahmedabad

1 survives, at least 265 killed in AI crash in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

An Air India aircraft with 242 passengers on board heading to London crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, the police said.

Working Closely With Stakeholders: Air India

Working Closely With Stakeholders: Air India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Air India is cooperating with regulators and authorities in the investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its preliminary report.

Supreme Court: Pilot Not To Be Blamed For Air India Crash

Supreme Court: Pilot Not To Be Blamed For Air India Crash

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday said no one blamed the chief pilot of the Air India Dreamliner for the June 12 crash, which claimed 260 lives, and asked his 91-year-old father not to carry any emotional burden.

Kerala official suspended over offensive post on crash victim

Kerala official suspended over offensive post on crash victim

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A government employee in Kerala has been suspended for making an offensive comment on Facebook about a Keralite nurse who died in the Ahmedabad plane crash.

Why Mamata is calling for SC probe into Ajit Pawar's death

Why Mamata is calling for SC probe into Ajit Pawar's death

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the truth would not emerge through existing mechanisms and called for a probe, several opposition leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge backed her demand.

Ahmedabad airport sets up helpline, AI announces hotline

Ahmedabad airport sets up helpline, AI announces hotline

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

A control room has also been set up in Ahmedabad and the numbers are 9978405304/079-23251900.

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dies in Air India plane crash

Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani dies in Air India plane crash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

"Vijay Rupani was going to London by the Air India flight," said senior state BJP leader Bhupendrasinh Chudasama.

The Last Farewell For Crash Victims

The Last Farewell For Crash Victims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Families mourn the devastating loss of their loved ones in the tragic plane crash.

1.25L ltr fuel in plane, no chance of survival: Shah

1.25L ltr fuel in plane, no chance of survival: Shah

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Shah said the number of those killed will be officially released by the authorities after DNA test and identification of the victims.

11 crash victims identified through DNA testing so far

11 crash victims identified through DNA testing so far

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Authorities at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have so far identified eleven victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash through DNA testing and started the process to hand over the bodies to their relatives, officials said on Saturday.

No help from AI or govt: Father of deceased crew member from Manipur

No help from AI or govt: Father of deceased crew member from Manipur

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

21-year-old Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam was part of the cabin crew in Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Air India crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe intensified

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met the family members of Rupani and informed them about the DNA match, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said.

Ahmedabad hospital performs last rites for body parts of 19 AI victims

Ahmedabad hospital performs last rites for body parts of 19 AI victims

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital performed the last rites for body parts of 19 victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash. The body parts were discovered after the initial remains were handed over to families.

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Indian players don black armbands, pay silent tributes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian players mourn Ahmedabad airplane crash victims before intra-squad match

AI crash: Pilot's father rejects suicide, mental health claims

AI crash: Pilot's father rejects suicide, mental health claims

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'It is most pertinent to note that in over 25 years of flying, Captain Sabharwal had not had a single incident or accident-causing fatalities or otherwise'

47 AI crash victims identified via DNA tests; 24 bodies handed over

47 AI crash victims identified via DNA tests; 24 bodies handed over

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Authorities have so far identified 31 victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad through DNA testing and 12 families have claimed the mortal remains till now, an official said on Sunday.

Air India begins checks on fuel switches in Boeing 787 fleet

Air India begins checks on fuel switches in Boeing 787 fleet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The senior official of Air India said that no adverse findings have been reported on the aircraft for which this re-inspection was completed, he said in the email sent to B787 pilots.

Turkish officials deny Ramdev's claim of maintaining crashed AI plane

Turkish officials deny Ramdev's claim of maintaining crashed AI plane

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Turkish officials on Sunday denied claims that the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had undergone maintenance by Turkish Technic, calling such allegations 'false' and 'disinformation'.

Air India crash: 'Burnt bodies were all over the area'

Air India crash: 'Burnt bodies were all over the area'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

A local resident of Meghani Nagar in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, who lives close to the site where Air India flight-171 crashed, recounted the horror and described the devastation and horror following the tragic incident.