AI has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational and all flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice, the airport said.
"As a result of Air India plane crash incident, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice", according to a statement by SVPIA spokesperson.
The Air India B787 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a residential area (Meghani Nagar), taking off at 1:38 PM, and crashed 5 minutes after takeoff. The Directorate of Airworthiness (DAW), Assistant Directors of Airworthiness (ADAW) and one Flight Operations Inspector (FOI) are already in
Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday confirmed with "profound sorrow" that Air India Flight 171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident.
A press release from the state government said, "The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin, today (12.06.2025) extended his congratulations to: D. Gukesh, the reigning World Junior Champion and recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, for securing third plac
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has given instructions to undertake immediate rescue and relief operations and immediate treatment of injured passengers in the wake of the Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad on a war footing.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that China poses a major threat, citing its military buildup and Taiwan invasion drills. He and top officials stressed the need for US military strength and vigilance, while Taiwan's defence minister said PLA exercises are increasingly aggressive and