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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: Chandrasekaran urges staff to stay 'strong' and build a 'safer' airline
In his first address to Air India employees days after the fatal Ahmedabad crash, Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran urged staff to stay strong and resolute and said, "Our job is to get Air India into a better place, the place it deserves, the place this country deserves, the place where all the people who have trust on us deserve." Speaking to nearly 700 employees and the leadership team at Air India Headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram on Monday, Chandrasekaran urged employees to remain strong, resilient, and committed to building a 'safer' airline, according to sources. The June 12 crash has been one of the worst aviation disasters in India's recent history, prompting a detailed investigation. Air India and parent company Tata Group have announced financial assistance of Rs 1.25 crore for the families of those killed onboard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo Also Read: Air India Dreamliner bound for Delhi returns to Hong Kong after technical snag Chandrasekaran, according to sources, also spoke on the technical challenges of the aviation industry. This comes after the aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The authorities have completed checks on eleven planes from Air India's fleet of Dreamliners. There are 26 Boeing 787-8s and 7 Boeing 787-9s in the fleet of Air India owned by Tata Group. Live Events "It's a very complex business… a complex machine, so a lot of redundancies, checks and balances, certifications, which have been perfected over years and years. Yet this happens, so we will figure out why it happens after the investigation," Chandrasekaran said. Acknowledging the magnitude of the loss, Chandrasekaran said, "Whatever I say and whatever we do is not going to bring the lives back. Those affected, they're going to feel the pain for a very long time. But having said that, we have got to do our very best humanly possible to help each of them." Also Read: Father's Day turns into nightmare for Air India crash survivor's dad as he collects younger son's body Chandrasekaran, who had personally visited the crash site, described the experience as deeply distressing. "I went to the site on that day…. it was not easy at all. I know many of you here in this room are part of the Emergency Response Team, may be even at the site or were handling all the shocks of that day," he said. "I've seen a reasonable number of crises in my career, but this is the most heartbreaking one which I never thought I would see." Amid public criticism following the incident, Chandrasekaran acknowledged the emotional toll on employees. "Criticisms are there, and those of us who are very passionate, who are emotional, who give our best to the job that we perform, who are working on making this airline a great airline, and who genuinely care about what kind of a company we want to build, but it's not easy to face criticisms," he said. Calling for resilience in the face of the tragedy, Chandrasekaran urged staff to focus on determination. "If you feel distraught, the word you should remember is determination. We are going to get through this. We need to show resilience. We need to use this incident as an act of force to build a safer airline." On the ongoing investigation, he urged the employees to stay the course. "Be more determined in everything we do. We need to wait for the investigation to find out," the Tata Sons chief added. Concluding his address, Chandrasekaran told employees that every small contribution mattered to the airline's future. "Big things get done by small actions. Every small action that you do and is executed perfectly helps the collective thing flourish. That's why we continue to focus on doing each of our jobs and with all humility. That's what should be our goal. Just stay the course," he said. Sources told that before the interaction, Chandrasekaran visited the airline's Emergency Command Centre, Integrated Operations Control Centre, and Customer Service and Support teams at the Gurugram headquarters.
News18
6 days ago
- General
- News18
Crashed Air India Aircraft's Comprehensive Check Was Due In December 2025: Officials
Last Updated: The plane en route to London Gatwick Airport crashed into residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. Over 265 people have lost their lives in the tragic incident. Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India's ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed minutes after take off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12 underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, according to airline officials. The plane en route to London's Gatwick Airport crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. Over 265 people have lost their lives in the tragic incident. The aircraft VT-ANB underwent C checks or comprehensive checks in June 2023 and the next such scheduled checks were to happen in December this year, reported news agency PTI citing the airline officials. The C checks were done by AIESL (AI Engineering Services Ltd). Additionally, the right side engine of the aircraft was overhauled and installed in March 2025, while an inspection of the left side engine was done as per the engine manufacturer's protocol in April 2025, the officials said. The aircraft was powered by GEnx engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace. The officials also claimed that there were no issues with the engines or the aircraft. However, there was no official statement from Air India. After the incident, aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety checks of Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 planes. The airline on Saturday said that the one-time safety checks of the aircraft are on track and the checks have been completed for nine planes. The airline has 26 legacy Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet. On Friday, GE Aerospace said it supports the action being taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for enhanced safety inspections of the Air India 787-8/9 fleet. "We continue to work closely with the appropriate regulatory and investigative agencies, and we are committed to providing all technical support necessary to understand the cause of this accident," a GE Aerospace spokesperson had said in a statement. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing the crash and a high-level multi-disciplinary committee has also been set up to examine the causes for the accident. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: June 15, 2025, 14:14 IST
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Crashed Air India Plane's Comprehensive Check Was Due In December: Officials
Air India's ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12 underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, according to airline officials. The plane enroute to London Gatwick crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. The victims included 241 of the 242 passengers and crew members on board the flight. One passenger miraculously survived. Officials said on Saturday that the aircraft VT-ANB underwent C checks or comprehensive checks in June 2023, and the next such scheduled checks were to happen in December this year. The C checks were done by AIESL (AI Engineering Services Ltd). The right side engine of the nearly 12-year-old aircraft was overhauled and installed in March 2025, while an inspection of the left side engine was done as per the engine manufacturer's protocol in April 2025, the officials said. The aircraft was powered by GEnx engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace. The officials also claimed that there were no issues with the engines or the aircraft. There was no official statement from Air India. Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety checks of Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 planes. Air India, on Saturday, said the one-time safety checks of the aircraft are on track and the checks have been completed for nine planes. The airline has 26 legacy Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet. On Friday, GE Aerospace said it supports the action being taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for enhanced safety inspections of the Air India 787-8/9 fleet. "We continue to work closely with the appropriate regulatory and investigative agencies, and we are committed to providing all technical support necessary to understand the cause of this accident," a GE Aerospace spokesperson had said in a statement. Meanwhile, former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Friday said after three-and-a-half years of the takeover of Air India by the Tatas, the management needs to fine-tune various aspects of running a world-class airline, including maintenance. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing the crash and a high-level multi-disciplinary committee has also been set up to examine the causes for the accident.
Hans India
7 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Panel set up to fix 'root cause' of crash
New Delhi/Ahmedabad: The Centre on Saturday set up a high-level multi-disciplinary panel to ascertain the "root cause" of the crash of the London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad and assess any contributing factors, including mechanical failure, human error and regulatory compliances even as the death toll in the disaster rose to 270. As the panel headed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan was mandated to give its report in three months, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said aviation regulator DGCA has ordered "extended surveillance" for the Tata-owned airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner series planes. The Civil Aviation Ministry said the committee will not be a substitute to other probes being conducted by relevant organisations. In a post on X, Air India said it has done one-time safety checks on nine of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners and is on track to complete the checks on the remaining 24 such planes as directed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The carrier now has 26 Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet. All but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787-8(AI171) and another 29 persons including five MBBS students on the ground were killed when the aircraft came down on Thursday moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport before plummeting inside the nearby campus of the state-run BJ Medical College in Meghaninagar area and going up in flames. As investigators pore over wreckage at the BJ Medical College hostel and canteen complex for clues after the crash, Air India officials said the ill-fated airplane underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Crashed Air India plane's comprehensive check was due in December; right-side engine overhauled in March: Officials
New Delhi: Air India 's ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed soon after take off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12 underwent comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, according to airline officials. The plane enroute to London Gatwick crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad. Apart from 241 people onboard the plane, many others on the ground also died. Officials said on Saturday that the aircraft VT-ANB underwent C checks or comprehensive checks in June 2023 and the next such scheduled checks were to happen in December this year. The C checks were done by AIESL (AI Engineering Services Ltd). The right side engine of the nearly 12-year-old aircraft was overhauled and installed in March 2025, while an inspection of the left side engine was done as per the engine manufacturer's protocol in April 2025, the officials said. Live Events The aircraft was powered by GEnx engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace . The officials also claimed that there were no issues with the engines or the aircraft. There was no official statement from Air India. Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday ordered enhanced safety checks of Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 planes. Air India, on Saturday, said the one-time safety checks of the aircraft are on track and the checks have been completed for nine planes. The airline has 26 legacy Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet. On Friday, GE Aerospace said it supports the action being taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for enhanced safety inspections of the Air India 787-8/9 fleet. "We continue to work closely with the appropriate regulatory and investigative agencies, and we are committed to providing all technical support necessary to understand the cause of this accident," a GE Aerospace spokesperson had said in a statement. Meanwhile, former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Friday said after three-and-a-half years of the takeover of Air India by the Tatas, the management needs to fine-tune various aspects of running a world-class airline, including maintenance. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing the crash and a high-level multi-disciplinary committee has also been set up to examine the causes for the accident. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
