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India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Air India plane crash: Will it have a negative impact on the aviation industry?
The deadly crash of an Air India Dreamliner near Ahmedabad has sparked urgent conversations around aviation safety in India and globally, with Boeing being at the centre of it. The accident resulted in the deaths of 274 people, including 241 on board and several individuals on the ground, among them five doctors staying at the BJ Medical College hostel. Only one person on the flight aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered VT-ANB, which was en route to London Gatwick and went down just minutes after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Immediately after the crash, aviation authorities ordered detailed inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners operated by Indian carriers, including Air India and crash brought Boeing's safety record back under the scanner. Experts added that this could trigger deeper global regulatory scrutiny of Boeing's production and maintenance HIT, BUT PASSENGER CONFIDENCE STABLEThere is no proof that Air India's operational handling or aircraft upkeep contributed to the crash, but the airline's image is bound to an interview with Bloomberg TV on Friday, Mark Martin, founder of Martin Consulting, said Air India has been more focused on its rebranding efforts than fixing fundamental problems like faulty seats and maintenance standards. These, he added, 'should have been the priority.'advertisementDespite the magnitude of the tragedy, air passenger numbers haven't dropped. Air travel continued largely unaffected at major airports, including Kolkata. 'People still have faith in flights as the safest mode of transport,' Anil Punjabi, Chairman (East), Travel Agents Federation of India, told The Times of India. "It's utterly relieving that people continue to instil their faith in air transport, which has always been the safest mode of passage. We have seen during major incidents like these, there is a knee-jerk reaction where people end up avoiding a particular mode of transport," Anjani Dhanuka, chairman (East) Travel Agents Association of India, told TOI. Reuters reported that the Paris Airshow opened on a sombre note following the crash. Boeing reportedly pulled back on promotional events involving the Dreamliner. A senior executive present at the show told the news agency, 'It's hard to celebrate new deals when the global mood is one of grief and concern.'TATA GROUP COMPENSATIONTata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow and pledged full support to victims' families. 'This is a heartbreaking moment for all of us. We are working with authorities and have already started relief measures for the affected,' he said in a statement issued shortly after the India has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each deceased cabin crew member, and Rs 25 lakh for each passenger's next of kin. Additional support is also being extended to the families of victims who died on the terms of official response, the Indian government has set up a high-level investigative committee led by senior officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The committee is tasked with submitting an initial report within 30 days and a full report within three government has also called for a nationwide safety audit of all Boeing Dreamliners operating in India.(Disclaimer: The views, opinions, recommendations, and suggestions expressed by experts/brokerages in this article are their own and do not reflect the views of the India Today Group. It is advisable to consult a qualified broker or financial advisor before making any actual investment or trading choices.)Tune InTrending Reel
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Boeing Experts In Ahmedabad To Analyse Details Of Air India Crash
Ahmedabad: Boeing experts arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday to analyse the details of the deadly Air India plane crash. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board crashed into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The crash killed all but one passenger, who was sitting in seat 11a. Nearly 30 people also reportedly died on the ground. Photo Credit: REUTERS The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had undergone comprehensive maintenance checks in June 2023 and was due for the next scheduled comprehensive checks in December this year, the news agency PTI reported on Sunday, citing airline officials. Officials said that the aircraft, VT-ANB, underwent C checks or comprehensive checks in June 2023, and the next scheduled checks were scheduled for December this year. Aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered enhanced safety checks of Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 planes. The airline has 26 legacy Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet. Cockpit Voice Recorder Found Officials investigating the Air India plane crash on Sunday confirmed that the cockpit voice recorder has been found, which will help them ascertain the possible cause of the accident. The officials confirmed the recovery to PK Mishra, the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who inspected the accident site near the BJ Medical College on Sunday. #AhmedabadPlaneCrash || PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to @PMOIndia, visits the plane crash site in Ahmedabad and reviews the ongoing operations. — All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) June 15, 2025 The confirmation comes days after the black box or the flight data recorder (FDR) of the plane was recovered. The device, which records vital data in an aircraft, was found on the roof of the doctors' hostel that was hit by the aircraft. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a detailed investigation into the crash, and the US National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a parallel probe under international protocols, as the aircraft was American-made.
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.
Time of India
7 days ago
- 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 )
