Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Black Box Recovered; DGCA Directs Maintenance Checks On All Air India Boeing 787-8

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Medical Student’s Narrow Escape 

Medical student of BJ Medical College, Mitanshu Thesiya, speaks on narrowly escaping the Ahmedabad plane crash with minor burns.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Gautam Adani Visits Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s Residence

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani arrives at the residence of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who died in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash yesterday.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Air India Sets Up ‘Friends And Families Assistance Centres’ At Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi And London Gatwick Airports

We have set up Friends and Families Assistance Centres at Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and London Gatwick for the next kin of our passengers and crew members, said Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India on a video statement on Friday.

“These centres are facilitating their travel to Ahmedabad and providing them full support,” he further said.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: ‘Technical Team, Caregivers Providing Support To Families,’ Says Air India CEO

Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India confirms 241 deaths on a video statement on Friday.

“All of us at Air India are devasted at the loss and in grief of those affected grieve for those affected, their families and their loved ones. Air India’s advanced teams of 100 caregivers and 40 engineering staff has now arrived in Ahmedabad,” he further said.

“The technical team is now helping at the site and our caregivers are providing support to families. Many more caregivers are travelling to Ahmedabad to provide further support,” he said.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Setting Up Response Centre For Families, Says British High Commissioner To India

“My priority here at the British Deputy High Commission in Ahmedabad is to make sure that British nationals and their families have the support they need, and that’s why we’ve got a 24/7 hotline for people and their families to reach out. We’re also setting up a response centre for families to be able to access support,” British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron told PTI.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: British High Commissioner To India Reacts

“My thoughts and prayers go out to everybody affected by this crash, particularly those who had loved ones either on the plane or on the ground, but also to say how heartwarming it’s been to see the response from both UK and Indian communities as they’ve come together to respond to this crash,” British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron told PTI.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: South Africa, Australia Cricket Teams Honour Lives Lost 

The cricketing world, led by South Africa and Australia, stood together to observe a moment of silence in honour of the lives lost in the Ahmedabad tragedy.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Missing Flight Turns Into A Blessing

Bhoomi Chauhan, a resident of Gujarat’s Bharuch, missed yesterday’s flight, AI-171, which crashed and 241 of 242 on board, including crew members, lost their lives.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Situation Under Control Says Vice President FAIMA

As of now situation is under control and total 4 Under Graduate student of BJMC died in this and 6 relative of resident doctors died and total around 270 people died in this incidence, said Dr Dhaval Gameti Vice President FAIMA & President JDA BJMC, as per NDTV report.

“While, 24 students undergoing treatment right now. Rest DNA Reports awaited,” he said.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Issue Reaches Supreme Court

Ahmedabad Air India plane crash issue has reached as per NDTV report.

“Letter petition sent to CJI Gavai seeking Suo Motu Action and direction to central government to pay compensation to victims of Air India flight crash,” it said.

A letter petition by Dr Saurav Kumar and Dr Dhruv Chauhan, through Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Civil Aviation Reacts After Black Box Recovery

This marks an important step forward in the investigation, said Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu after Black Box recovery from crash site.

“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, “said Ram Mohan Naidu

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: DGCA Directs Maintenance Checks On All Air India Boeing 787-8

DGCA directs Air India to carry out additional maintenance checks on all of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft, as per NDTV report.

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: ‘Will Pull Together As A Group To Help People Affected,’ Says N Chandrashekhar

Will pull together as a group to help people affected, said Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrashekhar. “In the last 24 hours investigative teams from India, US and UK have arrived at crash site,” he said.

I want to urge patience, he said in an official statement. “Trained investigators will help us understand why the routine flight turned into calamity. Once we receive investigation report, will be transparent,” he said.

Chandrashekhar noted that Air India will carry this loss. “We will not forget.”

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Black Box Recovered At Crash Site

Black box recovered at crash site, as per NDTV report.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Students, Professors Leave BJ Medical College’s Doctors’ Hostel

Students, professors, family members, and staff exit with their luggage from BJ Medical College’s doctors’ hostel amid high security, where the London-bound Air India flight crashed yesterday, as per ANI report.

Many people can be seen with injuries and damaged belongings, it added.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi Meets Family Members Of Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family members of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, and remembered him as a humble and hardworking leader.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: National Investigation Agency Team Visits Site

National Investigation Agency team visits Ahmedabad plane crash site, as per PTI report.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: CPI(M) Expresses Grief

“The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is deeply saddened by the tragic crash of the Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London, which resulted in the death of 265 people,” CPI(M) said in a statement.

Source: PTI

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi Chairs Review Meeting With Top Officials 

PM Modi has chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities on Thursday.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi Tweets After Visiting Plane Crash Site

“Met those injured in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, including the lone survivor and assured them that we are with them and their families in this tough time. The entire nation is praying for their speedy recovery,” said Modi on X.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: LIC Announces Relaxations For Victims

LIC will expedite claim settlements to provide financial relief to the victims of Air India flight AI 171 and also people on the ground who were killed due to the plane crash in Ahmedabad. The insurer said in a statement on Friday.

“LIC of India has announced many concessions to mitigate the hardships of the claimants of LIC Policies. In lieu of death certificates, any evidence in Government Records of death of the policyholder due to the plane crash or any compensation paid by Central/State Government /Airline Authorities will be accepted as proof of death,” the company said in a statement.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Gujarat ATS Recovers DVR From Air India AI-171 Flight Wreckage

A day after the Air India plane crash that claimed at least 265 lives, National Security Guards have recovered Digital Video Recorder of Air India flight AI-171 from the wreckage of the aircraft, reported ANI.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: 10 Victims Hail From Maharashtra

At least 10 persons, including one of the pilots and crew members, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad hailed from Maharashtra, reported PTI on Friday.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Bajaj Allianz Activates Measures To Assist Families Of Policyholders

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has activated measures to assist families of its policyholders affected by the crash.

The company has established a special claims settlement desk to prioritise the processing of death and disability claims for customers impacted.

Source: Bajaj Allianz

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: World Leaders Offer Condolences And Support

Global leaders are in touch with the government and have offered condolences and support said Dr. S. Jaishankar in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Xi Jinping Offers Condolences To PM Modi And UK King

Xi Jinping President of China sent his condolences to PM Modi after Air India’s flight crash, reported Bloomberg. He also sent condolences to UK King.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India May Face These Court Cases Going Ahead

The crash of Air India flight AI 171 on Thursday raises a conflicting questions ahead for the families of victims—what kind of legal remedies can they avail now?

While there are several legal remedies available, the route that can be opted for depends heavily on the investigation, as per Shiv Sapra, partner, Kochhar & Co.

Families may approach the courts for breach of contract, negligence or even a class action suit.

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Air India Flight From Phuket Makes Emergency Landing

An Air India flight from Thailand’s Phuket to India’s capital New Delhi made an emergency landing on the island’s airport after it received a bomb threat on Friday, reported Reuters.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Boeing CEO Ortberg Cancels Airshow Trip

Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg has canceled plans to attend the Paris Air Show after Thursday’s Air India crash that killed all but one of the 242 people aboard a Dreamliner plane in the deadliest aviation accident in more than a decade, reported Bloomberg. 

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Ex-CM Biren Singh Condoles Death Of 2 Manipuri Crew Members

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has condoled the death of two crew members from the state in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.

“It is heartbreaking to share that two young cabin crew members from Manipur, Kongrabailatpam Nganthoi Sharma and Lamnunthem Singson, were among those who lost their lives in Air India (plane) crash in Ahmedabad,” he said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter on Thursday.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: “The Scene Of Devastation Is Saddening,” Says PM Modi

“Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi Visits Lone Survivor At Hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the lone survivor of Air India’s plane crash at the Ahmedabad Civic Hospital.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: British High Commission Officials Arrive

British High Commission Officials have arrived at the domestic terminal in Ahmedabad, reported ANI.

Stock Market Crash: Sensex Sinks 1,200 Points; Nifty Hits Three-Week Low — Key Factors At Play

Among other news, NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex slumped at the open, tracking a decline in shares across the globe as geopolitical tensions once again came into focus. Geopolitical tensions rose after Israel attacked Iran’s strategic location which caused the death of several commanders and scientists.

Israel has declared a state of emergency on anticipation of a retaliatory attack from the Iran. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that they country will respond, as reported by Bloomberg.

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi Visits Hospital To Meet Those Injured In Crash

Prime Minister Modi visits Ahmedabad Civic Hospital to meet those injured in the crash.

Air India Crash To Become India’s Most Expensive Aviation Claim With A Potential Rs 2,400-Crore Demand

The crash of an Air India flight minutes after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday is set to become India’s most expensive aviation claim, with potential liabilities ranging between $211 million and $280 million. On the upper end, this will roughly translates to Rs 2,400 crore.

An airline’s fleet insurance policy typically covers risks such as aircraft hulls, spare parts, and liabilities to passengers and third parties, said Ramaswamy Narayanan, chairman and managing director, GIC Re. The incident, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, is expected to trigger claims under both the hull and liability sections due to the total loss of the aircraft and the fatalities.

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Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah Accompany PM Modi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah are accompanying Prime Minister Modi as he takes stock of the situation.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi Reaches Air India Crash Site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the crash site and is taking stock of the situation. He has entered the first building of the crash site.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: PM Modi Arrives In Ahmedabad

PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, after Air India flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Government May Temporarily Ground Boeing 787-8 Fleet

Ministry of Civil Aviation may temporarily ground domestic Boeing 787-8 fleet, pending initial findings, sources tell NDTV Profit.

A safety review of all Boeing 787-8s in Indian service is under consideration.

Talks are underway with Boeing India, US agency NTSB, and FAA, though outcomes remain uncertain.

Air India may face scrutiny over maintenance practices

Alert: Air India runs 34 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, the most among domestic operators.

Alert: The review follows the Ahmedabad crash, the deadliest air disaster globally in a decade, with nearly all of 242 lives lost.

NDTV Profit awaits responses from Air India.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update:  Air India Sets Up Friends & Relatives Assistance Centres

Air India has set up Friends & Relatives Assistance Centres at Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Gatwick airports to provide support and take care of the needs of the families and loved ones of those on flight AI171, the airline said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. These centres are facilitating the travel of family members to Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Gujarat CM Arrives At Domestic Terminal Ahead Of PM Modi’s Arrival

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel arrives at the domestic terminal of Ahmedabad Airport, reported ANI.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Union Minister CR Paatil have also reached the airport.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: BJP Leader Vijay Rupani’s Wife Arrives In Ahmedabad

BJP leader Vijay Rupani’s wife, arrives in Ahmedabad, reported ANI. She was received by Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi.

BJP leader Vijay Rupani died in the Air India AI-171 plane crash yesterday.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Visits Crash Site

Air India managing director and chief executive officer Campbell Wilson visits the crash site at BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital on Friday.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: UK Government Working With Local Authorities To Establish Facts, Provide Support

The British High Commission in India on Thursday said it is working with local authorities to urgently establish facts about the London-bound plane that crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad airport and provide support.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: Boeing CEO No Stranger To Crisis As 787 Tragedy Poses New Test

Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg finds himself in a familiar role — facing another crisis — this time a crash involving the company’s marquee 787 Dreamliner jet in India that killed more than 240 people.

In his first nine months as CEO, Ortberg had led the company through the early signs of a turnaround. He navigated a cash crunch, rising labor unrest, a rush to overhaul the company’s safety operations, and a trade war wrought by President Donald Trump against one of Boeing’s biggest customers: China.

But just as Ortberg seemed to be gaining momentum and earning cautious praise for the discipline and rigor he brought to the long-troubled company, a horrifying crash of an Air India 787 bound for London served as a reminder of how hard it is to win back confidence in the planemaker.

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Air India Plane Crash Puts Spotlight On Boeing Again, Raises New Safety Concerns

The crash of an Air India plane minutes after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday is set to ignite fresh scrutiny of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, one of its best-selling aircraft. As a precautionary measure while the initial enquiry into the deadly crash and safety concerns are underway, India is evaluating the possibility of grounding the entire domestic fleet of the Dreamliner.

“Maintaining rigorous safety standards and ensuring passenger security is key,” said people aware of the matter. “The [Civil Aviation] ministry is looking at the possibility of grounding the Boeing 787-8s operated by Indian carriers.” Talks are underway with multiple stakeholders including Boeing India, the US National Transportation Safety Board, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration, sources added.

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Air India Plane Crash: How Lone Survivor Ramesh Vishwaskumar Escaped

As Air India Flight AI171 descended toward its doom on Thursday, Ramesh Vishwaskumar sat in the first row of economy class — headed for one of the most harrowing and luckiest moments of his life.

“Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise,” Vishwaskumar told local reporters, according to the Hindustan Times newspaper. “There were dead bodies around me. I got scared. I got up and ran. There were pieces of the plane everywhere.” Media outlets identified him as a UK citizen aged 40, from the city of Leicester.

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Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Two NDRF Teams Arrive At Crash Site

Two teams of the NDRF arrive at crash site with sniffer dogs. This comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to the crash site.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: PM Modi To Arrive At Crash Site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive at crash site at 8:30 am today, NDTV and Gujarat Police officers say.

Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Draws Attention To Flaps And Landing Gear

Video of the Air India jetliner that crashed into a neighborhood points to potential anomalies that aviation safety authorities will examine to understand what caused the accident that killed at least 241 people.

The Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner appeared to not achieve sufficient thrust as it lumbered down nearly the full length of an 11,000-foot runway, a distance that should have been more than enough to take off, Bob Mann, head of aviation consultant RW Mann & Co. told Bloomberg.

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Update: What We Know So far

Air India’s Flight AI-171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June, crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was a 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew.

Air India has confirmed 241 fatalities out of the 242 people on board. One survivor is undergoing treatment in hospital.

Separately, NDTV reported, quoting sources, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ahmedabad on Friday.

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