Iran conflict disrupts air travel; Emirates, Etihad, Air India, IndiGo issue advisories Escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation have led to widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures across several Gulf nations. Major hubs like Dubai and Doha are affected, with thousands of passengers stranded as airlines divert or suspend services, impacting travel between continents #Air_India #Iran_conflict #Middle_East #East_tensions #Escalating_Middle #Gulf_nations #advisories_Escalating #Tehran_retaliation #IndiGo_issue #disrupts_air
US, Israel attack Iran: Air India Tel Aviv flight returning to India; fuelling stop in Europe likely for North America flights #Air_India #Tel_Aviv #North_America #Israel_attack #attack_Iran
2 planes had taken off from Ranchi minutes before crash Two commercial flights, an Air India and an IndiGo, departed Ranchi safely Monday night amidst challenging weather. The ill-fated air ambulance, a Beechcraft C90, crashed shortly after takeoff, having requested a weather deviation. This tragedy occurred just minutes after larger airliners navigated the same turbulent conditions successfully. #Ranchi #Air_India #Monday_night #departed_Ranchi #safely_Monday #Ranchi_safely #commercial_flights #night_amidst #amidst_challenging #Ranchi_minutes
‘Incorrect and speculative’: AAIB rejects Italian report blaming pilot for Air India 171 crash The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has clarified that the investigation into the June 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad is ongoing, refuting reports of conclusions that balmed the pilot for the incident. The AAIB emphasized that investigations are technical and evidence-based, with the final report to be published upon completion, dismissing speculative foreign media claims. #Air_India #India_Flight #Aircraft_Accident #rejects_Italian #Investigation_Bureau #Accident_Investigation #blaming_pilot #Italian_report #AAIB_rejects #refuting_reports
UK aviation regulator seeks explanation from Air India over the Boeing fuel switch issue The UK's aviation regulator has requested information from Air India regarding maintenance on a Boeing 787 after a fuel control switch issue was reported in London. While Air India conducted precautionary checks and found no further issues, an NGO has lodged a complaint, urging the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to secure evidence and maintain its independence. #Air_India #Air #control_switch #Boeing_fuel #fuel_switch #aviation_regulator #switch_issue #regulator_seeks #seeks_explanation #requested_information
Grounded 787’s fuel control switch lock satisfactory: Govt The first grounding occurred on Feb 1 after a malfunction was registered by the crew of B787 (VT-ANX) during engine start to operate flight AI-132 from London to Bengaluru. The incident was critical as the fuel control switch locking mechanism has been at the centre of the investigation into the June 12 Air India Ahmedabad crash. #Air_India #fuel_control #control_switch #lock_satisfactory #operate_flight #grounding_occurred #engine_start #switch_lock #India_Ahmedabad #VT-ANX
Wing tips of Air India & IndiGo aircraft scrape at Mumbai Airport Mumbai Airport witnessed a startling incident Tuesday as the wingtips of a stationary Air India Airbus and a taxiing IndiGo A320 scraped each other. The Air India flight to Coimbatore was delayed due to the contact, which damaged its wingtip. #Air_India #Mumbai_Airport #Airport_Mumbai #India_Airbus #Airport_witnessed #incident_Tuesday #Wing_tips #stationary_Air #aircraft_scrape #startling_incident
Fuel switch scare: Air India to send 'impacted' component for checks - what DGCA said #Air_India #Air #impacted #Fuel_switch #switch_scare
Air India initiates precautionary 'fleet-wide re-inspection' of fuel control switches after pilot flags concern #Air_India #fleet-wide_re-inspection #India_initiates #initiates_precautionary #flags_concern
Air India grounds a Dreamliner after pilot reports 'possible defect' in fuel control switch on landing in Bengaluru from London Air India has grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after its crew reported a fuel control switch issue post-landing. This follows a 2025 crash where a similar switch malfunction led to engine failure. The airline is investigating with the manufacturer, while aviation regulators are also probing the incident, raising safety concerns. #India #Air_India #London_Air #fuel_control #India_grounds #control_switch #pilot_reports #issue_post-landing #crew_reported #Dreamliner
Air India crash: Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas seeking independent probe #Supreme_Court #Air_India #India_crash #Court_agrees #independent_probe
