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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
After AI crash, Amreli protests training planes flying over homes
Gandhinagar: Triggered by the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, residents of Amreli, usually off the aviation radar, have launched an agitation to keep their skies clear. While no commercial airline operates from this Saurashtra town, it frequently sees low-flying trainer aircraft. Two flying institutes operate from a small airstrip, and residents claim their aircraft fly low over houses, sometimes even at night. They have now threatened protests at the airport itself. On Sunday, citizens staged a dharna in Amreli, saying they are not against the training institutes but want the flight paths changed. "These planes fly over residential areas, which is not acceptable," said Suresh Shekhva, a member of the Amreli municipality. "We demand that their routes be altered. If our voices continue to be ignored, we will intensify the protest." According to residents, their aircraft reportedly take off and circle above residential pockets throughout the day, and sometimes, at night. "In April this year, one of these planes crashed into a residential area, killing the pilot," said Ajay Agrawat, a resident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Agrawat said residents had submitted memorandums to the Amreli collector and district authorities as far back as Dec 2023. "Even then, no measures were taken. The situation is alarming." He added, "We are not demanding the closure of the academies, just ensure safety for the people living under their flight paths," he added. The residents say that if their concerns are not addressed soon, they will protest directly at the airport itself. "We want to prevent another tragedy, not mourn it," said one protester. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
New Indian Express
4 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Air India suspends two pilots on Delhi-Vienna Boeing flight after take-off incident
NEW DELHI: Within two days of the horrific Ahmedabad plane crash, there was another near mishap of an Air India flight during take-off from Delhi to Vienna in bad weather. The First Captain and co-pilot managed to land the Boeing -777 safely at Vienna airport. The duo has been suspended by the airline and the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is now probing the incident. A DGCA official confirmed to TNIE that an inquiry into an incident involving an Air India flight was on. According to a flight tracker website, AI 187 took off from Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport around 3 am on June 14. The flight is said to have lost altitude while taking off due to the turbulent weather and the cockpit had received numerous warning messages. The pilots though managed to steer the aircraft safely to Vienna. A source said, 'The pilots reported the matter to the airline and they alerted the DGCA about it, which is a mandatory requirement. The internal probe has been completed,' said a source. An Air India spokesperson said, 'Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to DGCA in accordance with regulations. Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft's recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation.' Air India refused to share details citing the ongoing inquiry. On June 12, AI-171, a Boeing-787 flight crashed just outside the Ahmedabad airport killing 275 people including 241 on board the plane.
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Business Standard
6 hours ago
- Business Standard
Two pilots grounded after Air India flight to Vienna dropped 900 ft mid-air
Two pilots of an Air India flight that lost altitude and dropped nearly 900 feet mid-air just two days after the Ahmedabad plane crash have now been off-rostered, NDTV reported on Tuesday. The flight was en route to Vienna and the incident happened minutes after take-off from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The action was taken after the matter was disclosed to the aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 'accordance with regulations', Air India said in a statement. 'Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to DGCA in accordance with regulations. Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft's recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation,' an Air India spokesperson said. The incident involved a Boeing 777 aircraft, which landed safely in Vienna after a flight of 9 hours and 8 minutes. According to a Financial Express report, the plane triggered a warning that it was facing a mid-air stall as well as a 'don't sink' alert when it started to lose altitude. Additionally, the flight crew received a so-called 'stick shaker' alert, a warning system that shakes the flight controls and warns the pilots that the plane is in danger of stalling, according to a report in The Times of India. Air India is facing continued scrutiny due to flight delays, cancellations, and increased regulatory attention following the 12 June Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 241 out of 242 people on board, as well as several on the ground. The DGCA and a parliamentary panel are leading an investigation to determine the cause of the crash, and a report on the same is to be submitted in Parliament on 11 July. The flight's data and cockpit voice recorders are being analysed by an Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) laboratory in Delhi to ascertain the final moments of the ill-fated flight and what the exact cause of the deadly crash might be.
