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Air India says 96% of Ahmedabad crash victims' families have received interim compensation

Air India is nearing completion of compensation for AI171 crash victims. Most families have received interim aid, with final payouts underway. Personal belongings are being returned, and support services continue. Injured individuals on the ground have also received assistance. The Tata Group's welfare trust is providing additional aid. This marks…

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Bulletin AM briefing: England win final World Cup warm-up and Air India crash survivor calls for ‘answers’

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Inside the cockpit: How Air India's Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster

Indian investigators will delay their final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash. The report was due on the one-year anniversary of the incident. Analysis of the plane's engines is ongoing. The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, after the aircraft departed Ahmedabad. The sequence of events details engine…

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Inside the island community where everyone knows an Air India crash victim

ON THE GROUND: A small island off western India was home to all seven Portuguese nationals killed in the 2025 Air India crash, as well as having links to many of the British passengers on board. Namita Singh reports from Diu

The Independent UK

Air India's long history as it continues to face fallout from deadly crash

Investigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash. The analysis of the plane's engines requires more time. This incident marked the world's deadliest air disaster in a decade. Air India has a long history, founded in 1932. The airline is undergoing significant changes and…

The Economic Times

Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

As investigators probe the Air India Boeing 787 crash, details of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder's careers and training are under scrutiny. Sabharwal, 56, was highly experienced with over 15,000 flying hours, while Kunder, 32, had accumulated over 3,400 hours. The final report is expected to be…

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Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. - 'Path toward answers' - On Friday, relatives of the victims will meet in Ahmedabad at a conference organised by lawyers,…

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Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says

The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The crash killed 260 people in June 2025. A preliminary report suggested engine fuel switches moved to 'CUTOFF'. The investigation is complex. Pilot actions are also being examined.…

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Sole survivor of Air India crash calls for ‘answers’ one year on

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Sole survivor of Air India crash demands ‘honesty and answers’ one year on

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the only passenger to survive the incident in June 2025, which killed 260 people

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Sole Air India crash survivor ‘struggling financially’ after receiving just £21k to support young family

Briton Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was on the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in June 2025, killing 241 people

The Independent UK

Sole survivor of Air India crash calls for transparency and answers 12 months on

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off at Ahmedabad Airport in June last year.

Evening Standard

Alive by chance, shattered by fate: AI crash sole survivor Viswash still struggling physically, psychologically and financially

TOI Correspondent from London: A year after limping out shell-shocked from the AI 171 plane with towering flames and black smoke billowing behind him, the sole survivor Viswashkumar Ramesh is still struggling with physical pain, bereavement, financial difficulties and psychological problems. The anniversary is proving a “very difficult” time for…

The Times of India

Air India denies pressuring AI-171 victims' families to sign compensation waiver, says no deadline to accept settlement

Air India refutes claims of pressuring families of AI-171 crash victims. The airline states there is no deadline or pressure to accept its final settlement offer. Relatives are free to wait for official investigation findings before deciding on compensation. The RDI document aims to finalize settlements and protect Air India…

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Families ask to hold candlelight vigil at Air India crash site one year after disaster killed 260

Air India has offered to pay for some families to travel to Ahmedabad for crash anniversary

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Air India crash victim’s remains wrongly sent to UK under different name

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Air India crash victim’s remains sent to UK under wrong name

Remains of Vasuben Narendrasinh Raj, 70, were sent to Britain under another name, only to be correctly identified after DNA test

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Air India opens booking for flights under hub-and-spoke model; services to begin from Varanasi on June 25

Air India has launched its 'Easy Connect' flights, a new hub-and-spoke travel model. The first flight departs from Varanasi on June 25. Passengers can now check in baggage and complete immigration at their origin city. This allows seamless connections to international destinations through hubs like Delhi.

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Air India's foundations rebuilt, but aircraft delivery delays hurt growth plans: Campbell Wilson

Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down. He states the airline has rebuilt its foundations. However, aircraft delivery delays and supply chain issues have impacted transformation and growth plans. Wilson expressed disappointment over these external factors. The next phase for Air India will focus on expansion with new aircraft…

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‘It smelled like bodies had been left to rot’: Survivors of Air India disaster ‘forced to return to clear up crash site’

ON THE GROUND: Namita Singh visits the Flight 171 crash site in Ahmedabad, where those who were inside the medical college at the time recall their brush with death, and the traumatic experience of returning to the scene

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Indian aviation market offers long-term opportunities: Star Alliance CEO

India's aviation market presents significant long-term opportunities. Air India is poised to benefit from this growth. Demand for premium leisure travel is rising globally and in India. Star Alliance members are adapting to this trend. Air India's transformation is progressing well with Star Alliance support.

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Air India, Thai Airways to enter into codeshare agreement this year, expand travel options for travellers

Air India and Thai Airways are set to launch a codeshare agreement. This partnership will offer more travel choices for passengers flying between India and Thailand. The airlines aim to enhance connectivity across their networks. This collaboration will benefit travellers by providing convenient access to numerous destinations.

The Economic Times

Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief Economist

Airlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel prices are projected to surge significantly by 2026. Passenger ticket revenues are expected to climb, outpacing demand growth. Airlines typically pass on half of fuel cost increases to…

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DGCA to probe damage to 3 parked Air India aircraft at Delhi airport

Aviation safety regulator DGCA is investigating the incident that damaged three Air India aircraft were damaged as ground support equipment hit the parked planes due to strong winds and rain. The incident occured at Terminal 2 of Delhi International Airport on Sunday. All three aircraft are now grounded for inspection…

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A year on, Air India crash victims' father rebuilds life, says son kept his promise even after death

A father honors his son's promise to secure their future. Mahesh Jirawala died in a plane crash, but compensation allowed his family to buy a home. His father, Girdharbhai Kalawadia, lives with his wife and younger son in Ahmedabad. They are rebuilding their lives, remembering Mahesh's dedication. His brother now…

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