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The recent crash of Air India flight AI171 has raised concerns about the safety of air travel, triggering an outpouring of questions during a recent Q&A session with Simon Calder, a renowned aviation expert. The tragic event, which resulted in the loss of 270 lives, has highlighted the
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Aviation experts continue to share their theories behind the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in the loss of 270 lives. While the investigation is ongoing, the crash has led to a series of flight cancellations and delays. YouTuber and former commercial pilot Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying
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Air India has cancelled several flights, including international and domestic services, citing enhanced maintenance and operational reasons. The airline has made alternative arrangements for passengers to travel to their destinations at the earliest. The cancellations come after the Tata group airline announced a curtailment plan, including suspensions of flights on
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A 36-year-old doctor, identified as Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai, was arrested after allegedly threatening to crash an Air India flight from Bengaluru to Surat. The incident occurred when the cabin crew objected to her placing a piece of baggage in a restricted area near the crew cabin, leading to a two-hour
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Frequent fliers who had previously opted for Air India, particularly for international travel, are now switching to other airlines due to recent accidents and flight disruptions, said tour operators. The latest incident unfolded when 228 passengers on a San Francisco-Mumbai flight were stranded for hours in Calcutta after a technical
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Dramatic eruptions and increased tourist numbers have raised travel concerns in Indonesia. The country's most active volcanoes, including Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, have been placed on the UK Foreign Office's no-travel list. This decision follows recent flights to and from Bali being cancelled or delayed after a
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The safety record of India's flagship carrier, Air India, has come under intense scrutiny after a London-bound flight crashed in Ahmedabad last week, killing over 290 people. The incident is a severe blow to the airline and its owner, Tata, which has been trying to restore the reputation
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The Indian government has decided to send the severely damaged black box from the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad to the United States for further analysis. The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), which were extensively damaged in the crash, cannot be extracted
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India's explosive urban development has raised significant concerns about air safety, with experts warning that densely populated areas are increasingly encroaching on flight paths, putting millions of lives at risk. The devastating crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and
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Two former senior flight attendants have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing Air India of wrongfully dismissing them after they refused to alter their statements regarding a technical fault involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner door last year. The incident, which occurred on May 14, 2024, involved the unexpected deployment
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Airline passengers around the world are wondering if there's something special about Seat 11A, occupied by Viswash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, India. Aviation experts say it's unlikely that the location of Ramesh's seat contributed
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Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has concluded its enhanced surveillance and inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 fleet, deeming it compliant with current safety standards. The review was prompted by a series of flight delays, cancellations, and a deadly crash on the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick route.
