Before crashing, the aircraft gave a MAYDAY call to the ATC which was immediately responded to by the ATC. However, the ATC did not receive any response from the aircraft.
Air India on Thursday confirmed that flight AI171 with destination to Gatwick in London, was involved in an accident today after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The flight, AI119, was on its way to New York (JFK) when a potential security threat was discovered mid-flight. Following the necessary safety protocols, the plane returned and safely landed in Mumbai at 10:25 AM local time.
Union Agriculture Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday raised concerns over Air India’s services, questioning the airline’s management over faulty seating arrangements and passenger inconvenience.
Air India respects religious diversity by making Halal an option, not a mandate, allowing non-Muslims the choice of non-Halal meals in line with India’s pluralistic values.
Jagdish Uikey, 35, from Gondia, a Maoist-affected district in Maharashtra, has been regularly sending hoax emails about bombs aboard Indian flights and at PMO for months.
Khalistani terrorist Pannun, who holds US and Canadian citizenship, issued threat against Air India flights from 1st to 19th November. The threat comes amid rising India-Canada tensions.
Chanchal Tyagi, an Air India Sats employee, accused PCM Majhabeen Akhtar of religious discrimination against Hindus and harassing her for sporting a tilak.