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News18
15-06-2025
- General
- News18
'Same As...': What UK Expert Said After Inspecting Air India Crash Site
Last Updated: The comment came as teams from the United Kingdom and the United States joined Indian authorities in investigating the crash of Air India A UK aviation expert visiting the Air India crash site in Ahmedabad on Sunday said there were no hidden surprises at the scene, noting, 'We saw what you guys saw. It's just the same as you can see from here." The comment came as teams from the United Kingdom and the United States joined Indian authorities in investigating the crash of Air India flight 171, a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. Of the 242 people on board, only one survived. A formal investigation into the plane crash, which also claimed the lives of over 50 UK nationals, has been launched. Given the presence of British citizens on board, the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is officially assisting the probe and has been granted 'expert status" under international aviation protocols. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also involved, as the aircraft was American-made. Earlier today, the crash site was inspected by UK experts and senior Air India officials. The aircraft crashed just beyond the airport perimeter, hitting a building near the BJ Medical College campus and causing a large explosion and fire. Separately, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is examining the technical causes behind the crash. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu clarified on Saturday that while the AAIB would handle the technical side of the inquiry, the high-level committee would take a broader view to improve safety regulations. The aircraft's black box was recovered from the crash site on Friday evening and is expected to provide crucial data to aid the investigation. (With inputs from PTI) First Published: June 15, 2025, 20:41 IST
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- The Hindu
APATA thanks Chief Minister for proposing Aviation University
While thanking Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for proposing the Centre establish an Aviation University near Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has appealed to Union Minister of Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu to consider opening of Udan Yatri Cafes at airports in the State. The Aviation University would facilitate teaching aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and simulator pilot and crew training infra to prospective technicians and pilots. APATA president K. Kumar Raja, vice presidents O. Naresh Kumar and D. S. Varma recalled that the association had written to the Chief Minister in April this year, seeking establishment of the Aviation University in Visakhapatnam. They also appealed to the Civil Aviation Minister to consider opening of Udan Yatri Cafes at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Tirupati airports, on the lines of the one opened at Chennai Airport, considering the needs of budget passengers. These budget cafes offer a range of affordable and delicious meal options, starting at just ₹20, they added. They also welcomed the launch of Visakhapatnam–Abu Dhabi–Visakhapatnam flights from Friday (June 13) and the Visakhapatnam–Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam flights, which were launched on June 12. They noted that these new flights would further improve connectivity from Vizag.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Flight AI-171 crash: AAIB mobilises senior investigators to Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: A high-level team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), including the Director General and Director of Investigation, is en-route to Ahmedabad to begin a detailed inquiry into Thursday's fatal crash of Air India flight AI-171, an official said. The AAIB, which functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is the national authority tasked with probing civil aviation accidents and serious incidents. The bureau's mandate includes classifying aviation safety occurrences and recommending measures to prevent future tragedies. Following the crash of the London-bound Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which claimed over 100 lives, the AAIB has activated its emergency response protocol. The team will assess the wreckage, recover flight data, and initiate technical investigations into the cause of the crash. In a brief statement, aircraft manufacturer Boeing said: 'We are aware of initial reports and are working to gather more information.' Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu expressed deep shock over the incident. 'We are on the highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action,' he posted on X. Naidu, who was in Vijayawada at the time of the incident, immediately left for Ahmedabad to oversee rescue and relief operations firsthand. 'Rescue teams have been mobilised and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site,' he added. The AAIB's investigation will include examination of the flight's data and voice recorders, maintenance history, and technical assessments, in coordination with Air India and possibly international agencies. A preliminary report is expected in the coming weeks, followed by a comprehensive final report detailing causes and safety recommendations. Reacting to the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the tragedy has 'stunned and saddened everyone,' expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives. Rescue operations continue at the crash site in Meghaninagar, where dense smoke has made relief efforts more challenging, officials on the ground said. The aircraft, a Dreamliner Boeing 787 operating as flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed around nine minutes after takeoff clearance was granted, according to state authorities. In the wake of the incident, operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) have been suspended until further notice.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Ahmedabad plane crash: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to probe Air India plane crash
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the Air India plane crash at the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday (June 12, 2025), according to an official. Air India's Dreamliner Boeing 787 aircraft, involved in the crash, had 242 people on board, including 12 crew members. Also read: Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crash Live Updates AAIB Director General and Director of Investigation at the agency, among others, will be leaving for Ahmedabad, the official said. Under the Civil Aviation Ministry, AAIB is responsible for the classification of safety occurrences involving aircraft operating in the Indian airspace into accidents and serious incidents. It carries out detailed investigations into accidents and also suggests measures to improve safety. 'We are aware of initial reports and are working to gather more information,' Boeing said in a statement. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu expressed shock at the plane crash and said he was personally monitoring the situation. 'We are on the highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. 'Rescue teams have been mobilised and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site,' he said in a post on X in the afternoon. The Minister, who was in Vijayawada, rushed to Ahmedabad to oversee the situation on the ground.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Rammohan Naidu lauds Boeing's health care initiative
Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Friday lauded Boeing India's health care initiative that ensures poor patients get treatment in Government General Hospital of Vizianagaram. In association with Doctors For You (DFY) organisation, Boeing provided essential diagnostic and therapeutic tools to ensure more patient car in the hospital. In the presence of the Union Minister, Boeing's chief of staff and CSR wing head Praveena Yagnambhat handed over autoclave, Bera and PTA devices, Elisa Reader, HPLC system, CBC/Hemotology Analyzer, Ureteroscope, Hospital Laundry System and other equipment to the hospital authorities. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister thanked Boeing authorities for selecting remote Srikakulam district for its CSR activities. He urged all other corporate companies to come forward and lend help to kidney patients of Uddanam region.
