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17 Jul

Air India AI-171 Crash: Pilot’s Medical History Under Scrutiny Amid Mental Health Claims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

New Delhi (National Times) In the ongoing investigation into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, attention has now turned to the mental health and medical records of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot in command, following claims that he may have been suffering from depression. The 56-year-old veteran pilot, who had logged over 15,000 flying hours and was months away from retirement, reportedly took time off in recent years and was deeply affected by the death of his mother in 2022. He had since moved from Delhi to Mumbai to care for his aging father and was…

17 Jul

Federation of Indian Pilots Raises Concerns Over AI-171 Crash Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

Mumbai (National Times): In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has released an official statement expressing deep concern over the preliminary findings and the public discourse surrounding the incident. The statement, signed by Capt. C.S. Randhawa, President of FIP, criticizes the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process. The FIP also objects to the manner in which the preliminary report has been interpreted and publicized. “The report, as released, lacks comprehensive data and appears to rely selectively on paraphrased cockpit voice recordings,” the statement reads. The…

16 Jul

Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi Encounters Significant Service Failures, Further Eroding Passenger Trust

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending, World NewsAir India

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Passengers on board Air India Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on 15th July, experienced a disappointing journey, raising serious concerns regarding the airline's service quality. The long-haul flight was plagued by several issues, including malfunctioning entertainment systems and unresponsive in-flight staff, under the command of Pilot Parshant Pankaj.According to passengers, entertainment screens for nearly half the seats were non-functional throughout the flight. "The crew had no explanation—just repeated apologies," said one frustrated traveler. The situation is particularly alarming given the recent incident involving an Air India flight from London, which left many passengers shaken. Travelers stated…

17 Jun

Air India Flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London Cancelled Due to Technical Glitch

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

Ahmedabad (National Times): Air India’s highly anticipated flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled on Tuesday due to a technical issue, causing disruption for passengers and raising fresh concerns just days after a recent aviation mishap. The flight, which was scheduled to be the first London-bound service since the recent Air India crash that drew national attention, was to be operated by an aircraft that had arrived earlier in the day from Delhi. However, shortly before boarding, engineers detected a technical fault in the aircraft, prompting the airline to ground the plane as a safety precaution. “Flight AI…

14 Jun

Government Forms High-Level Committee to Probe Air India AI-171 Crash; Report Expected in Three Months

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India, plane crash

New Delhi (National Times): In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which claimed 241 lives, the Indian government has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the root causes of the disaster and recommend preventive measures for the future. The report is expected to be submitted within three months. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating the Ahmedabad–Gatwick route, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, leaving the nation in mourning and sparking widespread calls for accountability and reform in aviation safety protocols. According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the newly…

13 Jun

Air India London Flight AIC129 Returns to Mumbai Midway After Ahmedabad Crash: Here’s the Latest Update

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

Mumbai (National Times): Just two days after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, another London-bound Air India flight, AIC129, took an unexpected turn on Saturday morning, returning to Mumbai shortly after takeoff. The sudden reversal of Flight AI-129, operating on the Mumbai-London Heathrow route, has triggered concern and speculation, especially as the country continues to mourn the deadliest civil aviation disaster in Indian history. According to live tracking data from Flightradar24, the Boeing 787 aircraft took off from Mumbai but made a U-turn over the Arabian Sea and is currently en route…

13 Jun

PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site, Meets Injured Victims at Civil Hospital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India

Ahmedabad (National Times): A day after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site in the Meghaninagar area and later met injured survivors undergoing treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. In an emotionally charged moment, PM Modi met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the crash that claimed 265 lives. Ramesh, who miraculously escaped with serious injuries, is currently being treated in the hospital’s C7 ward along with 25 other victims of the tragedy. The Prime Minister spent nearly an hour at the hospital, offering…

12 Jun

Over 100 Dead in Tragic Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad Airport; Nation Mourns

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Ahmedabad (National Times): In one of India’s worst aviation disasters in recent years, an Air India flight en route to London Gatwick crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport, claiming the lives of more than 100 passengers. The country is reeling from the tragedy as emergency operations continue at the crash site. Flight AI171: Catastrophe Minutes Into Takeoff Air India Flight AI171, carrying 232 passengers, met with disaster shortly after lifting off this morning. The aircraft reportedly lost control and crashed near the airport’s outer perimeter. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, where intense fires, wreckage, and chaos made…

12 Jun

Breaking: Air India Plane Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad with 242 Onboard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India, Gujarat

Ahmedabad (National Times): A tragic air disaster struck today when Air India Flight carrying 242 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport en route to London. The Gujarat State Police Control Room confirmed the incident. According to information, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar, said Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). DGCA also stated that…

04 May

Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Forces Air India Flight Diversion to Abu Dhabi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAir India, Ben Gurion Airport, Houthi rebels, Israel, Tel Aviv

New Delhi, May 4 — An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi on Sunday after a missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, triggering panic and prompting multiple airlines to halt operations to the country.Flight AI139, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was about an hour away from Tel Aviv when the missile hit. In response to the escalating security threat, the aircraft was redirected and landed safely at Abu Dhabi. The flight is scheduled to return to Delhi, while Air India has immediately suspended all services to and from…