Air India crash
Sole Survivor of Air India Flight AI-171 Crash Struggles With Physical and Psychological Trauma
Nov 03, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash that killed 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground, shares his ongoing struggle with PTSD and physical injuries. Despite receiving interim compensation from Air India, Ramesh describes the daily pain affecting both himself and his family as he copes with the traumatic event and the loss of his brother in the same accident.
Air India CEO Promises Safety Reforms Following Fatal Boeing Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad
Oct 29, 2025 09:11 pm CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has publicly addressed the June Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, pledging significant safety reforms amid mounting scrutiny over operational lapses. The Tata Group-owned carrier faces multiple challenges including safety violations, delayed aircraft deliveries, and regional airspace constraints as it struggles to recover from the devastating accident.
Father of Air India Flight AI-171 Pilot Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation into Fatal Crash
Oct 16, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad. The petition challenges the current investigation as "profoundly flawed," arguing it unfairly focuses on the deceased pilots while failing to examine technical factors. The petitioners demand a judicially monitored committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge to ensure a transparent and credible investigation.
Boeing 787 Electrical Systems Under Scrutiny Following Multiple Incidents and Air India Crash
Oct 05, 2025 10:02 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged India's aviation regulator DGCA to investigate electrical systems of all Boeing 787 aircraft following an incident where a Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed on an Air India flight. This follows the deadly June crash of Air India flight 171, where preliminary investigations revealed unusual deactivation of engine fuel control switches. Both incidents point to potential electrical system concerns in Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India.
India's Aviation Boom Fuels Openings For New Airline Players
Sep 24, 2025 11:45 pm CST
India will require more government oversight as the country's airlines take delivery of thousands of planes and its fast-growing market is creating openings for new players, the government's aviation safety chief told Reuters.
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.
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
Sep 22, 2025 03:30 pm CST
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
NDB Chief Rousseff Joins Yoga Event In Shanghai, Condoles Air India Crash
Jun 14, 2025 01:17 am CST
During her address, Rousseff expressed profound grief over the tragic crash of the Air India flight in Ahmedabad and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims' families.