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"Black box recovered within 28 hours," says Aviation Minister Naidu, calls
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, the minister wrote, "The Flight Data Recorder (Black Box) has been recovered within 28 hours from the accident site in Ahmedabad by AAIB. This marks an important step forward in the investigation. This will significantly aid the enquiry into the incident."
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DGCA orders enhanced safety inspection on Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 fleet
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
A day after the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India's civil aviation regulator on Friday ordered Air India to enhance safety inspection of Boeing 787-8/9 fleet of the airline.
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NIA, other Central agencies visit Ahmedabad plane crash site to assist in
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The agencies visited the spot on Thursday following the tragic incident involving the international flight AI-171, bound for London, which crashed soon after the catastrophic takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
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"Improper flap setting, Aircraft lost lift," Aviation expert Captain Steve
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Aviation expert and experienced pilot Captain Steeeve has suggested that the crash of Air India flight AI171 was likely linked to many reasons rather than a direct engine failure, based on his review of visual evidence and aircraft characteristics.
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"There should be proper investigation into the incident": Congress MP Kuma
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress MP Kumari Selja called the Ahmedabad plane crash one of the most serious incidents in aviation. She demanded a proper investigation into the accident.
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Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khande condoles loss of lives in Ahmedabad plane
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked wi
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Ensure a thorough probe into Ahmedabad plane crash: CPI(M)'s MA Baby
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked wi
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Indian Coast Guard, Navy strengthen aviation collaboration in Synergy Meet
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
In a significant step towards enhancing maritime air operations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indian Navy held a high-level Synergy Meeting at the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) in New Delhi on Thursday, said the ICG.
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Gujarat CM, Civil Aviation Minister arrive at Ahmedabad airport to receive
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu have arrived at the domestic terminal of Ahmedabad airport to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the Air India flight AI171 crash site today.
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"In contact with NTSB regarding Air India flight": Federal Aviation Admini
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The FAA said that they are ready to launch a team immediately in coordination with the NTSB.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs meeting on Ahmedabad plane crash
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
During this meeting, the Civil Aviation Department, DGCA, Health Department, Police Administration, and the Relief Commissioner provided the Union Home Minister with complete information regarding the entire sequence of events of the flight accident, rescue and relief operations, and health-
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AAIB launches investigation into Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)," Naidu posted on X.
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