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Six Months After Air India Flight 171 Crash: Families Demand Answers and Transparency as Investigation Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:27 am CST
Six months following the Air India Flight 171 crash that claimed 260 lives in Ahmedabad, victims' families continue seeking closure amidst ongoing investigations. While interim compensation has been provided to most families, many report communication difficulties with Air India regarding personal belongings recovery and lack of clarity about the promised Rs 1-crore support from Tata Trust. As the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues its work, families unite in their demand for transparency and accountability to prevent future tragedies.
Air India Crash Investigation: All Potential Causes Under Scrutiny as Compensation Process Continues
Dec 02, 2025 12:49 am CST
The civil aviation ministry has confirmed that all possible causes of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people are being thoroughly investigated. The AAIB's preliminary report contains factual information based on available evidence, while Air India has begun distributing compensation to victims' families and injured survivors, with Tata Trusts providing additional ex gratia payments of Rs 1 crore each to affected families.
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 Resumes Delhi-Shanghai Direct Flights After Six Years: Strengthening India-China Air Connectivity
Nov 17, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Air India announces the return of non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai starting February 2026, marking its comeback to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline will operate four weekly flights using Boeing 787-8 aircraft and plans to introduce Mumbai-Shanghai services later in 2026, facilitating renewed business, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two economic powerhouses.
Air India Arranges Special Flight to Rescue Passengers Stranded in Milan Before Diwali Festival
Oct 19, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Air India has organized a special recovery flight from Milan to Delhi on Sunday to repatriate over 250 passengers stranded since Friday due to a technical issue with their Dreamliner aircraft. The airline expedited repairs and secured approvals for flight AI138D to ensure travelers can return to India in time for Diwali celebrations, while also providing options for those previously rebooked on post-festival flights.
Pilots' Body Cites Bias In Air India Crash Report, Demands Judicial Probe
Sep 24, 2025 04:49 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to constitute a 'Court of Inquiry', headed by a retired Supreme Court judge into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171.