The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic crash of Air India’s B787-8 aircraft (registration VT-ANB), which took place on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff for London Gatwick. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI171, crashed at approximately 08:09 UTC, just moments after becoming airborne. According to…
On Sunday, June 29, an Air India flight travelling from Haneda, Japan, to Delhi made a precautionary diversion to Kolkata due to unusually warm temperatures in the aircraft cabin. According to an Air India spokesperson, flight AI357 landed safely in Kolkata and is currently undergoing technical checks. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused…
The government has officially launched the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP), aimed at streamlining immigration procedures for Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. This initiative promises a faster, hassle-free immigration experience through the use of automated e-gates. As part of the program, eligible travellers can now register online at…
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday that the world needs to come together not only in isolated episodes of solemn mourning but also in collective, proactive efforts to combat terrorism. The minister was speaking at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing in Ahakista, Cork, Ireland. Calling on…
An Air India flight (IX 1511) scheduled to depart from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad for Kolkata was unable to take off due to a technical issue. Airport authorities on Sunday (June 15) said the flight was preparing for departure when a sudden technical fault was detected. As a result, the takeoff was postponed for safety…
Boeing Co (BA) shares tumbled 3.97 per cent, falling $8.49 to $205.51 as of 10:21 AM Eastern Time (ET) on June 12, 2025, on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), following the deadly crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The London-bound Flight AI171, carrying 242 passengers and crew,…