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Multiple Faulty India Flights Cancelled After Ahmedabad Crash Killing 274
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#World News #Ahmedabad #Aviation #India ©June 17th, 2025 ®June 17, 2025 1:28 pm There are strong indications that the Aviation situation in India may need world attention for the safety of global citizens who transit with aircraft within the India aviation authority as multiple reports indicated that some of the aircraft regulated by India authorities are probably more or less like a flying coffin always waiting to take passengers and crew members early to their makers, as it may be interesting to know that since the plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday last week, there have been series of cancellations and returned flights managed by India airlines due to technical problems, with an helicopter carrying pilgrims from Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashing on Sunday near Gaurikund in the state of Uttarakhand, killing all 7 people onboard in India, this, according to residents in India, is the fifth helicopter crash in the country since May 8, 2025 when helicopter crashed near Gangnani, killing six persons and injuring one, on May 12, 2025, helicopter blade struck a nearby parked vehicle at Badrinath helipad while attempting to land back on the helipad, on May 17, 2025, an AIIMS Rishikesh Sanjeevani’ ambulance helicopter crash-landed in Kedarnath after the rear part of the helicopter was damaged, on June 7, 2025, an helicopter carrying five pilgrims crash-landed near Badasu in Rudraprayag before the Sunday crash killing all occupants onboard after The Times of India reported that rescuers on Saturday recovered another body from the wreckage of the Air India’s AI-171, which crashed into the BJ Medical College campus in Ahmedabad on Thursday, taking the death toll to over 274 in what the media described as India’s worst-ever single aircraft disaster following the airline earlier confirmation of 241 fatalities among the 242 people onboard, with one survivor, with the media adding that authorities have also confirmed 33 deaths on the ground, that not all, an Air India Passenger, Akash Vatsa took to X social media platform with videos showing that he boarded the Air India flight that crashed killing 274 people onboard two hours before the crash from New Delhi to Ahmedabad, that he observed alot of technical faults in the airplane and wondered why Air India management still allowed such an aircraft to fly without proper maintenance. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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#World News #Ahmedabad #Aviation #India ©June 17th, 2025 ®June 17, 2025 1:28 pm There are strong indications that the Aviation situation in India may need world attention for the safety of global citizens who transit with aircraft within the India aviation authority as multiple reports indicated that some of the aircraft regulated by India authorities are probably more or less like a flying coffin always waiting to take passengers and crew members early to their makers, as it may be interesting to know that since the plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday last week, there have been series of cancellations and returned flights managed by India airlines due to technical problems, with an helicopter carrying pilgrims from Kedarnath to Guptkashi crashing on Sunday near Gaurikund in the state of Uttarakhand, killing all 7 people onboard in India, this, according to residents in India, is the fifth helicopter crash in the country since May 8, 2025 when helicopter crashed near Gangnani, killing six persons and injuring one, on May 12, 2025, helicopter blade struck a nearby parked vehicle at Badrinath helipad while attempting to land back on the helipad, on May 17, 2025, an AIIMS Rishikesh Sanjeevani’ ambulance helicopter crash-landed in Kedarnath after the rear part of the helicopter was damaged, on June 7, 2025, an helicopter carrying five pilgrims crash-landed near Badasu in Rudraprayag before the Sunday crash killing all occupants onboard after The Times of India reported that rescuers on Saturday recovered another body from the wreckage of the Air India’s AI-171, which crashed into the BJ Medical College campus in Ahmedabad on Thursday, taking the death toll to over 274 in what the media described as India’s worst-ever single aircraft disaster following the airline earlier confirmation of 241 fatalities among the 242 people onboard, with one survivor, with the media adding that authorities have also confirmed 33 deaths on the ground, that not all, an Air India Passenger, Akash Vatsa took to X social media platform with videos showing that he boarded the Air India flight that crashed killing 274 people onboard two hours before the crash from New Delhi to Ahmedabad, that he observed alot of technical faults in the airplane and wondered why Air India management still allowed such an aircraft to fly without proper maintenance. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00There are strong indications that the aviation situation in India may need world attention for the safety of global citizens who transit with aircraft within the India Aviation Authority as multiple reports indicated that some of the aircraft regulated by India authorities are probably more or less like a flying coffin always waiting to take passengers and crew members early to their makers.
00:22As it may be interesting to know that since the plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday last week, there have been series of cancellations and returned flights managed by India Airlines due to technical problems, with an helicopter carrying pilgrims from Kedarnath to Gupkashi crashing on Sunday near Gorakund in the state of Uttarakhand, killing all seven people on board in India.
00:45This, according to residents in India, is the fifth helicopter crash in the country since May 8, 2025 when helicopter crashed near Gangani, killing six persons and injuring one.
00:58On May 12, 2025, helicopter blade struck a nearby parked vehicle at Badrinit helipad while attempting to land back on the helipad.
01:07On May 17, 2025, an AIIMS Rishikesh Sanjivani ambulance helicopter crash landed in Kedarnath after the rear part of the helicopter was damaged.
01:18On June 7, 2025, a helicopter carrying five pilgrims crash landed near Badassu in Rudraprayag before the Sunday crash, killing all occupants on board after the Times of India reported that rescuers on Saturday recovered another body from the wreckage of the Air India's AI-171,
01:40which crashed into the B.J. Medical College campus in Ahmedabad on Thursday, taking the death toll to over 274 in what the media described as India's worst-ever single aircraft disaster following the airline earlier confirmation of 241 fatalities among the 242 people on board,
02:02with one survivor, with the media adding that authorities have also confirmed 33 deaths on the ground.
02:09That not all, an Air India passenger, Akash Vatsa took to ex-social media platform with videos showing that he boarded the Air India flight that crashed killing 274 people on board two hours before the crash from New Delhi to Ahmedabad,
02:25that he observed a lot of technical faults in the airplane and wondered why Air India management still allowed such an aircraft to fly without proper maintenance.
02:35CNBC News reported that, multiple Air India flights have experienced returns, technical snags, and crew duty delays since the deadly Air India plane crash on June 12, 2025.
02:47A London-bound Air India flight, scheduled for take-off from Ahmedabad, was cancelled on Tuesday due to technical issues.
02:56The flight, I-159, arrived from New Delhi to Ahmedabad.
03:02It was also the first flight scheduled to depart for London after last week's crash in Ahmedabad.
03:07On June 16, shortly after taking off from Hong Kong around 12.30pm local time, Boeing 787-8 flight AI-315 reached approximately 22,000 feet before descending and returning to Hong Kong International Airport.
03:25According to an NDTV report, the pilot said there was a, technical issue, and communicated to air traffic control that he did not want to continue further.
03:35The aircraft underwent precautionary inspections after landing safely around 1.15pm local time.
03:43The airline made other travel arrangements for the travellers.
03:46An Airbus A321-211, VTPPL, scheduled as flight AI-2493, was grounded in Mumbai.
03:57Initially, the flight was delayed for unspecified operational reasons.
04:01It was ultimately cancelled after the crew exceeded their legally mandated flight duty time limitations, FDTL.
04:09On Tuesday at 12.45am IST, flight AI-180, a Boeing 777-200LR, landed in Kolkata from San Francisco.
04:21During the layover, a technical issue was identified in the left engine.
04:25According to reports, the pilot instructed all passengers to deplane at around 5.20am.
04:33Reportedly, no, injuries were recorded, and maintenance teams carried out thorough engine checks before further action was taken.
04:42A Boeing 737 MAX 8 belonging to Air India Express left from Delhi to Ranchi but had to return because of a suspected technical issue.
04:50The aircraft was inspected and cleared before operating its originally scheduled services.
04:57Air India Express apologized to passengers for the inconvenience.
05:01An Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi had to make an emergency landing back on the Thai island due to an onboard bomb threat last Friday,
05:10and all 156 passengers aboard AI-379 were escorted safely, Reuters reported.
05:17A message of threat was found in one of the plane's laboratories after take-off.
05:23Other incidents included Indiegogo and Lucknow faced major mid-air turbulence,
05:28a British F-35 fighter jet making an emergency landing in Kerala due to low fuel on Sunday,
05:34and a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Hyderabad turning back mid-air following a bomb threat, CNBC News ends in quotes.
05:42Meanwhile, an India-based news media, CNN News 18, reported on Tuesday that an Air India flight AI-159,
05:52AB-788 Boeing jet, due to depart from Ahmedabad in Gujarat at 1.10pm local time on Tuesday
05:59and arrive at London Gatwick Airport at 6.25pm has been cancelled.
06:04CNN News 18 stated that a technical glitch was detected during routine checks and as a result,
06:11the flight was suspended, and passengers were left stranded at the airport.
06:16CNN News 18 stated that the flight had arrived earlier from New Delhi before the issue was discovered.
06:22Hindustan citing the Asian News International Agency, ANI also reported that,
06:28an Air India Express flight from Delhi to Ranchi was forced to return to the capital shortly after take-off
06:34on Monday due to a suspected technical problem.
06:38An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai developed a technical snag in one of its engines,
06:45forcing passengers to deplane during a scheduled stop at Kolkata Airport early Tuesday.
06:50Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai hit snag, passengers deplane in Kolkata.
06:56Flight AI-180 landed on time at 12.45am, but a snag in the left engine delayed its onward departure.
07:06Around 5.20am, an on-board announcement directed all passengers to disembark.
07:12The aircraft's captain informed passengers that the decision was made in the interest of flight safety.
07:18Earlier on Monday, Air India's flight AI-2493 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad was cancelled after facing delays due to operational issues,
07:29news agency ANI reported, citing sources.
07:33The Airbus A321-211 VTPPL, assigned to operate the flight, was initially delayed for unspecified reasons.
07:43During this time, the assigned crew exceeded their flight duty time limitations, FDTL,
07:50the maximum hours crew members are allowed to work to ensure safety, leading to the flight's cancellation.
07:57After inspection and clearance, the aircraft resumed normal operations, an airline spokesperson said.
08:04An Air India Express spokesperson said,
08:07One of our flights returned to Delhi after take-off due to a suspected technical issue.
08:13Following inspections and necessary clearances, the aircraft resumed scheduled operations.
08:19We regret the inconvenience caused.
08:21All India Tribunal Congress in a statement on Monday said that,
08:25Between May and June 2025 alone, five helicopter incidents, including two fatal crashes,
08:32have rocked Uttarakhand during the peak of the Chardam Yatra.
08:35This is not a coincidence.
08:37It's a direct result of negligence, poor oversight,
08:41and unregulated private operators cashing in on faith at the cost of lives.
08:46How many more must die before safety takes precedence over profit?
08:51Air India management in numbers of press releases since last Thursday
08:55blamed the cancellations and returns of some of its flights on the ongoing war between Israel and Iran.
09:00Some of the various statements issued by Air India and published on their website read verbatim thus.
09:08June 15, 2025.
09:11Air India remains in mourning on the tragic loss of 241 passengers and crew members aboard Flight AI-171.
09:20Our hearts are with the families, loved ones, and communities affected by the accident.
09:25We have established contact with the next of kin, relatives of all passengers and crew members,
09:32expressing our condolences and helping them with the next steps.
09:36Over 400 family members have reached Ahmedabad and are being assisted by our teams on the ground.
09:41Every affected family in Ahmedabad has been assigned at least one caregiver by Air India.
09:48Air India is working closely with other Tata group companies to provide every possible assistance to the families and loved ones of those deceased,
09:57which remains our number one priority.
09:59The solemn process of handing over the mortal remains and the personal effects to the next of kin is ongoing.
10:05Air India is working closely with the authorities and will be assisting in the movement out of Gujarat
10:12and repatriation initiatives, where appropriate.
10:15We extend our profound gratitude to the central and state governments for their unwavering and exceptional support in every possible way.
10:23We also express our heartfelt appreciation to the faculty, staff, students, and associates of Civil Hospital and Rajasthan Hospital in Ahmedabad
10:33for the tireless efforts and compassion, and colleagues from other Tata group companies for their relentless commitment to providing resources and support,
10:42ensuring our teams have everything needed to care for those affected.
10:46Air India remains fully cooperative with the ongoing investigation led by the authorities
10:51and will continue to provide updates as verified information becomes available.
10:57Friends and relatives' assistance centers remain operational at Ahmedabad and Mumbai airports to support families seeking information.
11:05For assistance, please contact our dedicated passenger hotline at 1-800-569-1444 within India,
11:14or plus 91-80,627-79,200 for international callers.
11:22June 14, 2025, Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident.
11:32Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.
11:38As part of our continued efforts, Air India will be providing an interim payment of 25 lakh rupees or approximately 21,000 British pounds each
11:49to the families of the deceased and to the survivor, to help address immediate financial needs.
11:55This is in addition to the 1 crore rupees or approximately 85,000 British pounds support already announced by Tata Sons.
12:02All of us at Air India are deeply saddened by this loss.
12:07We mourn with the families, loved ones, and everyone affected.
12:12Air India is in the process of completing the one-time safety checks directed by the Indian Aviation Regulator, DGCA.
12:20These checks are being carried out on the Boeing 787 fleet as they return to India, before being cleared for the next operations.
12:28Air India has completed such checks online of the Boeing 787 aircraft and are on track to complete this process for the remaining 24 aircraft within the timeline provided by the regulator.
12:41Some of these checks could lead to higher turnaround time and potential delays on certain long-haul routes especially those to airports with operating curfews.
12:50Customers will be duly notified about any delays.
12:54They are advised to check the status of their flights at http colon slash slash airindia.com slash in slash n slash manage slash flight dash status dot html before heading to the airport.
13:08For customers affected by this disruption, refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling are being offered to those who opt for it.
13:15June 13, 2025, due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and for the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin.
13:32AI-130 London Heathrow Mumbai, diverted to Vienna.
13:37AI-102 New York Delhi, diverted to Sharjah.
13:41AI-116 New York Mumbai, diverted to Jeddah.
13:47AI-2018 London Heathrow Delhi, diverted to Mumbai.
13:52AI-129 Mumbai London Heathrow, returning to Mumbai.
13:58AI-119 Mumbai New York, returning to Mumbai.
14:03AI-103 Delhi Washington, returning to Delhi.
14:07AI-106 New York Delhi, diverted to Vienna.
14:12AI-188 Vancouver Delhi, diverting to Jeddah.
14:17AI-101 Delhi New York, diverting to Frankfurt, Milan.
14:23AI-126 Chicago Delhi, diverting to Jeddah.
14:28AI-132 London Heathrow Bengaluru, diverted to Sharjah.
14:33AI-2016 London Heathrow Delhi, diverted to Vienna.
14:39AI-104 Washington Delhi, diverted to Vienna.
14:43AI-190 Toronto Delhi, diverted to Frankfurt.
14:49AI-189 Delhi Toronto, returning to Delhi.
14:53AI-190 India, diverted to Vienna.
14:54We regret the inconvenience caused by this unforeseen disruption.
14:58AI-190 India is working diligently to minimise the impact, providing passenger accommodation,
15:04offering refunds or complimentary rescheduling, and arranging alternate travel options.
15:09We would like to reiterate that at AI-190 India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority.
15:15We advise all our passengers to check their flight status, AI-190 India stated.
15:22We have reported that Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor in the Air India Boeing Flight 171
15:28that crashed into hospital hostel on Thursday afternoon at Ahmedabad, says,
15:33He quickly removes his seatbelt and runs out of the plane after the aircraft crash-landed less than 59 seconds after take-off on the ground floor of the medical students' hostel with the luck on his side,
15:47that the door of the plane got broken and opened immediately after the plane crash-landed,
15:51and no wall of the building was blocking his way unlike many others who could have escaped but they were prevented or blocked by the wall of the hostel building
16:00that denied them the opportunity to be able to run out of the plane, and,
16:05Air India in a press statement said the Boeing 171 is 12 years old and the managing director and chief executive officer of Air India,
16:14Campbell Wilson in a video press release said that only one person out of the 242 passengers and crew members on board the plane survived,
16:23this, the president and chief executive officer of Boeing, the US plane, missiles and rockets manufacturer,
16:30said he has spoken with Air India, Tata Sons and Tata Group Chairman, Nat Raj and Chandrasekran to offer full support,
16:37saying, a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
16:45while India Prime Minister, Sri Narendra Modi today paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the crash site and the hospital
16:54where people on ground that sustained injuries and the British national, Vashwash Kumar Ramesh who is the only survivor
17:01among the people on board the plane are being treated, and the Prime Minister after the visit issued a statement
17:07to condole with the families and relatives of the dead victims including the family and relatives
17:12of former Gujarat Chief Minister, Sri Vijay Rupani, a highly notable personality of a parent's centre of interest
17:19that also died in the plane crash.
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