UK Warned Of Boeing Fuel Switch Fault Before Crash

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

International

A safety alert issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) weeks before the Air India Flight 171 crash warned of a potential issue with the fuel shut-off valve actuators on Boeing aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner model involved in the incident. The advisory, dated May 15, urged

National

Air India Crash: No Sabotage or Bird Strike Found

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The preliminary report into the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash has ruled out sabotage or bird strike as causes of the accident. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground. The sole survivor, a British national, […]

National

Ahmedabad Dreamliner Crash Probe Points to Engine Failure

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary findings into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The report, based on early analysis of flight and cockpit data, points toward a rare and catastrophic dual-engine failure as the likely cause of […]

National

Air India Flight Cancels Delhi–Washington Trip After Mid‑Air Tech Snag

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

An Air India flight bound for Washington D.C. from Delhi was abruptly cancelled after experiencing a technical issue during a scheduled fuel stop in Vienna. The disruption sparked concern among passengers and travel stakeholders, highlighting challenges in long-haul flight operations. In‑Flight Technical Snag During routine refuelling in Vienna, the aircraft developed a

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Air India Flight Returns to Mumbai After Burning Smell Aboard

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

An Air India flight bound for Delhi returned to Mumbai shortly after takeoff when crew and passengers detected a strong burning smell in the cabin. The crew promptly decided to return to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, citing safety as the top priority. Upon landing, engineers and technicians boarded the aircraft to conduct a […]

Business Industry

Tata Sons to Launch ₹500 Crore Trust for Air India Crash Victims’ Families

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Tata Sons has announced a dedicated ₹500 crore trust to support families affected by the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12. The proposal, presented by Chairman N Chandrasekaran, demonstrates the Group’s commitment to enduring care for those impacted by the tragedy. The AI‑171 Trust will provide a range of assistance, including compensation, medical

National

India Bars UN Observer from Air India Crash Investigation

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

India has denied entry to a United Nations aviation expert proposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to observe the ongoing investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad. The decision, taken without public explanation, has drawn attention from international aviation circles and triggered debate over transparency in the

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Emergency Power Activation Key Focus in Air India Crash Probe

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Investigators probing the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 are now centering their attention on the activation of the aircraft’s emergency power system, known as the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), which deployed moments before the Boeing 787 Dreamliner went down in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. Air India The deployment of the RAT is […]

Americas International

Canada Marks 40 Years Since Air India Bombing Tragedy

By Editor - News Desk June 24, 2025

On June 23, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid tribute to the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, which remains the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history. In a solemn post shared at 1:22 AM, Carney remembered the 268 Canadian citizens who lost their lives in the 1985 bombing and reaffirmed the […]

Business

DGCA Orders Removal of 3 Air India Rostering Officials

By BPN News Desk June 21, 2025

In a significant regulatory intervention, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to remove three senior officials from all crew scheduling responsibilities. The move comes amid findings of serious violations related to pilot flight duty time limitations. Air India Violated Pilot Duty Norms According to the DGCA, Air India allowed two […]