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Devastation and Grief: Families Still Struggling Six Months After Fatal Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
Dec 12, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Six months after the catastrophic Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives, surviving family members continue their painful journey of grief while seeking answers and promised compensation. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner disaster, which left only one passenger alive, has transformed lives forever as relatives like the Patnis, who lost their 12-year-old son Akash, struggle with daily reminders of their devastating loss.
Air India Launches Strategic Pilot Recruitment Drive Amid IndiGo's Operational Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Air India has launched a major recruitment drive for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 pilots, strategically timed during competitor IndiGo's operational crisis. While IndiGo struggles with flight cancellations and delays due to pilot shortages following new DGCA flight duty time regulations, Air India's "sky is not the limit" campaign seeks to strengthen its position in India's competitive aviation market. This development has caused IndiGo's parent company shares to drop 6.9%, highlighting the significant impact of staffing challenges in the aviation sector.
BJP Receives 83% of Tata Group-Backed Electoral Trust Funding During 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Dec 03, 2025 04:39 pm CST
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP received Rs 757 crore (83%) of the total Rs 914 crore distributed by the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust to 10 political parties. Meanwhile, Congress received just 8.4% (Rs 77.3 crore), highlighting the significant shift in political funding through electoral trusts following the Supreme Court's ban on electoral bonds.
Tata Chairman Reveals: Air India Is a Responsibility, Not Just a Business Opportunity
Nov 30, 2025 01:04 am CST
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains why Air India is more than a business venture for the Tata Group, detailing ongoing transformation challenges, fleet modernization plans, and how aviation growth correlates with India's economic expansion despite global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.
Air India Completes 95% of Interim Compensation Payments to Families of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims
Nov 25, 2025 02:05 am CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announces that 95% of families affected by the June Ahmedabad plane crash have received Rs 25 lakh interim compensation, with Rs 1 crore compensatory payments in process. The tragic AI171 flight crash claimed 260 lives, with comprehensive support continuing through the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust established by the Tata Group.
Air India Seeks China's Military Airspace Access Amid Mounting Losses from Pakistan Ban
Nov 19, 2025 07:04 pm CST
Air India is lobbying the Indian government to negotiate access to China's restricted military airspace in Xinjiang to create shorter flight routes, as the airline faces annual losses of $455 million due to Pakistan's airspace ban. The carrier seeks permission to use routes near Hotan to restore viability of its long-haul flights to North America and Europe, while also requesting temporary subsidies and resolution of legacy tax issues worth $725 million.
Tata Trusts Reappoints Venu Srinivasan as Lifetime Trustee; Decision on Mehli Mistry Pending Amid Organizational Rifts
Oct 21, 2025 08:44 pm CST
Tata Trusts has unanimously reappointed Venu Srinivasan as a lifetime trustee while facing internal divisions as Mehli Mistry's term nears expiration on October 28. This development follows the appointment of Noel Tata as chairman after Ratan Tata's passing, creating apparent factions within the organization that controls 66% of Tata Sons, the holding company for the 156-year-old Tata Group's 400 companies.
Air India Boeing 787 Makes Emergency Landing After Ram Air Turbine Deployment: Safety Concerns Amid Previous Crash Investigation
Oct 05, 2025 03:13 pm CST
An Air India Boeing 787 aircraft safely landed at Birmingham after its Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed during final approach. The incident comes amid ongoing investigations into the fatal June crash of another Air India Boeing 787. The aircraft has been grounded for inspection while alternative arrangements are made for passengers.
Air India and Airbus Launch Advanced Pilot Training Facility with Rs 1,000 Crore Investment in Haryana
Oct 01, 2025 12:18 am CST
Air India and Airbus have established a state-of-the-art joint venture training facility in Haryana, featuring 10 full-flight simulators with an investment exceeding Rs 1,000 crore. This facility will train over 5,000 new pilots in the next decade, representing a significant step toward making India's aviation industry self-reliant and supporting Air India's fleet expansion of 570 new aircraft.
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Air India Over Reported Flight Cancellations in Kerala
Sep 30, 2025 12:48 am CST
Congressman Shashi Tharoor has publicly challenged Air India regarding reports of substantial flight reductions across Kerala airports in the upcoming winter schedule. The Thiruvananthapuram MP warns these service cuts will harm migrant workers, students, tourism, and trade in the region, expressing concern that Kerala is being treated as an "afterthought" by the Tata-owned airline. Air India has not yet responded to these allegations.