Chandrasekaran Flags Challenges At Air India

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

National

Air India is going through a “challenging time,” Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran told employees, urging them to stay focused on execution and cost discipline as the airline navigates operational and financial pressures. Chandrasekaran Flags Challenges At Air India Addressing employees at a

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Air India Must Stop Flying Boeing 787s

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

On February 2, 2026, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating a London Heathrow to Bengaluru flight was grounded after pilots reported that a fuel control switch moved from “RUN” towards “CUTOFF” during engine start. The aircraft was withdrawn from service, taken into a hangar for detailed inspection, and the incident was formally reported to […]

International

Canada Seeks Probe After Air India Pilot Fails Alcohol Tests

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Canadian authorities have sought a formal investigation after an Air India pilot failed two breathalyser tests ahead of a scheduled international flight from Vancouver. The pilot was due to operate an Air India service departing from Vancouver International Airport but was removed from duty after testing positive for alcohol during pre-flight checks conducted by local […]

National

DGCA Seeks Explanation From Air India Over Dreamliner Operations

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Air India seeking an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repeated technical snags. The notice, sent this week, raises concerns about safety and compliance after the aircraft, registered VT-ANI, was flown on scheduled services despite known maintenance issues. Safety

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US–India Tensions Surface In Air India Crash Probe

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

The investigation into the June 12 Air India Flight 171 crash has been marked by friction between Indian and US officials. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, including residents on the ground. Disagreements emerged when US investigators objected to India’s plan to fly the black boxes to a […]

National

Every Day Is Painful for Survivor of Air India Crash

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2025

The sole survivor of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has described his recovery as an ongoing battle marked by trauma and grief. The June 12, 2025 accident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, claimed 241 lives onboard and 19 people on the ground. Ramesh, […]

Law & Order National

SC Calls Report “Unfortunate” Over Air India Fuel Cut-off Claim

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has termed the suggestion of a pilot-initiated “fuel cut-off” in the preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash as “unfortunate.” The observation came while hearing a Public Interest Litigation filed by NGO Safety Matters Foundation. The court noted that blaming pilots based on cockpit audio without complete evidence was premature. […]

National

DGCA Flags 51 Safety Lapses at Air India

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 51 safety-related lapses in Air India’s operations during a recent audit. While the audit was not linked to the recent Ahmedabad crash of Flight AI-171, it has raised new concerns about the airline’s internal systems. Of the 51 lapses, seven have been classified as serious “Level […]

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Air India Flight Aborts Takeoff in Delhi

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

An Air India flight bound for Kolkata was forced to abort takeoff at the last moment on Monday due to a technical issue. The flight, numbered AI2403, was preparing to depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport when the cockpit crew detected a fault during acceleration and immediately stopped the aircraft from leaving the runway. The […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Preliminary Analysis of Dual Engine Shutdown in B787-8 VT-ANB

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft registered as VT-ANB, experienced a dual engine shutdown shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. The aircraft was en route to London Gatwick and carried 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew, and 2 flight crew. The incident led to […]