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Rescue workers in India have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the wreckage of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport, killing at least 279 people. The flight data recorder was found within 28 hours of the disaster, and the second
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The recovery of the black box from last week's Air India crash marks a crucial step in the investigation, potentially revealing vital insights into the cause of the tragic accident. The crash occurred on June 12, claiming the lives of at least 270 people, including most of the
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Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams consisting of 54 experts, including 22 women, are working tirelessly to identify the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash. The teams, which include experts from Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot, have been conducting DNA profiling and matching tests around the clock at Ahmedabad Civil
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Following the devastating crash of flight AI171 last Thursday, killing 241 people on board, Air India has cancelled its latest Dreamliner flight from Ahmedabad to London amid reported technical issues. The cancelled flight, AI159, was set to operate a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the same type aircraft that crashed last week.
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In a high-level meeting with Air India and Air India Express officials, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) raised concerns regarding the airline's maintenance-related issues. However, the civil aviation authority stated that there were no major safety concerns with the airline's Boeing 787 fleet. The
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Air India flight 171 was on a 14-hour journey from Mumbai to London when its pilots reported hearing a "loud thud" on the left engine. The plane was forced to turn back, making an emergency landing after a mid-air engine failure. The incident occurred two years ago in
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An Air India flight crashed into a medical college hostel mess in Ahmedabad, killing several students, including Manav, Aaryan, Rakesh, and Jaiprakash. The incident has left a deep sense of sorrow and loss among the community, with many expressing their condolences on social media. In a heartfelt post, Dr. Shamsheer
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Air travel, despite its risks, remains the safest mode of long-distance transportation. However, recent plane crashes, such as the Air India Flight 171 incident, highlight the importance of operational safety in the commercial passenger aircraft market. Boeing, once the global leader in commercial aviation, has faced significant challenges, including a
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Relatives of the 279 victims of last week's Air India plane crash are still awaiting the results of DNA testing to identify their loved ones, while investigators prepare to study the pilots' last words for clues. The cockpit voice recorder was recovered from the wreckage on Sunday,
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Air India flight AI315 turned back on Monday and landed safely in Hong Kong after a suspected mid-air technical issue, just days after another Air India flight, also a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed in India moments after take-off, killing 241 people. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of
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Relatives of over 200 victims of the Air India Flight 171 crash waited outside a mortuary for a third day, while medical officials struggled with the identification of passenger remains due to the intense heat of the flames from the crash. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying a full load
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Air India Flight 171, which took off from Ahmedabad City bound for London on Thursday, ended in catastrophe within seconds of takeoff. The Boeing 787 crashed into the campus of a nearby medical college, killing at least 270 people. The remains of 35 onboard have been identified through DNA tests,
