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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
‘Possible sabotage' under investigation in Air India plane crash: Report
As the investigation into the Air India plane crash continues, minister of state (MoS) for civil aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, has stated that 'possible sabotage' is one of the angles being examined. The civil aviation minister's remarks come after the AAIB started its probe and analysis into the black box data of Air India flight 171. Doctors on Saturday said around 270 bodies have been brought to the hospital from the air crash site so far. (PTI) Air India Flight AI-171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard. The incident also marked the first fatal accident of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), India's top agency for aviation crash investigations, is leading the probe. Officials had earlier said that the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR)—also known as black boxes—were recovered from the site and sent to Delhi for analysis. 'The AAIB has begun a full investigation into it... It is being probed from all angles, including any possible sabotage. The CCTV footage are being reviewed and all angles are being assessed... several agencies are working on it,' NDTV quoted Murlidhar Mohol as saying at an event in Pune. Also Read | HT explains: How compensation is determined for air crash victims The AAIB has formed a multidisciplinary investigation team on June 13. The team includes Indian and foreign experts—technical personnel, a specialist in aviation medicine, and an air traffic control officer—as per international rules set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The government said analysis of the black box data is ongoing. Investigators are trying to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the crash and identify what may have caused it. Also Read | What could have led to fatal Air India Ahmedabad crash: Possible scenarios as per experts What are other possible angles in Air India crash? Investigators are examining multiple possibilities behind the Air India Flight 171 crash, including a sudden power loss or engine failure, system malfunction, and human error. Experts say only a thorough analysis of black box data will confirm what caused the June 12 crash. 'A B787 aircraft has extremely powerful engines. It is hard to guess what went wrong. It looks like the pilot could not get adequate thrust and realised the issue immediately after take-off,' said aviation safety expert Amit Singh. Officials confirmed that a Mayday call was made by the pilots shortly after takeoff, pointing to an in-flight emergency. Also Read | Air India crash: Black box flown to Delhi, decoding process underway According to unnamed sources cited in a Reuters report, the probe is also looking at engine thrust, flap settings, and the unusual case of the landing gear staying extended. Maintenance records and crew actions are under review, while a bird-hit has been ruled out. The investigation team is also assessing airport surveillance footage, radio communication, and environmental conditions at the time of takeoff. Black box decoding underway According to the government, the process of data extraction from the black boxes was started on June 24 with a team of Indian and US experts, including members from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB. 'The Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved, and on 25 June 2025, the memory module was successfully accessed and its data downloaded at the AAIB lab,' the civil aviation ministry said in a recent statement. Air India crash: Final death toll stands at 260, all victims identified The final death toll in the Air India Flight 171 crash has been confirmed at 260, Gujarat officials said on Saturday—lower than initial estimates of 270. The toll includes 241 people on board and 19 on the ground. 'The plane crash death toll stands at 260... All bodies have been recovered and identified, with the mortal remains of all of them handed over to their families,' Dhananjay Dwivedi, additional chief secretary of health and family welfare told HT.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Economic Times
Air India crash: Flight data of crashed aircraft extracted, govt says
New Delhi: The government announced Thursday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has successfully extracted data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) of the Air India Boeing 787 aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12. Both the CVR and FDR were recovered-one from a rooftop of a building at the crash site on June 13, and the other from the debris on June 16. Standard Operating Procedures were issued for their secure handling, storage, and transportation. The civil aviation ministry said the memory module of the front black box was accessed and downloaded on Wednesday. "These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences," it stated. The ministry also said that a day after the accident, it constituted a multidisciplinary team under the Director General, AAIB, in line with global norms. This team includes an aviation medicine specialist, an ATC officer, and representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). However, it didn't mention who will be the investigator-in-charge or the members of the full CVR and FDR-essential to understanding what happened in the final moments of the flight-were recovered from the crash site on June 13 and June 16, respectively. The front unit was found on a building rooftop, while the rear was located in the debris. Both were moved under heavy security to Delhi on June 24 by Indian Air Force in its Thursday edition, reported that the government was yet to appoint a lead investigator to probe the accident. When asked about the formal order, the Secretary of Civil Aviation refused to comment. Safety experts questioned the absence of pilots and engineers from the panel. "The announcement of the investigation committee has to be through an official order by the Director General of AAIB. It is done so because the in-charge then will have a budget, will be granted the power to summon, and has unhindered access to the crash site and wreckage, including the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. Otherwise, no one has any obligation to comply," said Amit Singh, founder of Safety Matters Foundation, which works on aviation safety.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Air India crash: Flight data of crashed aircraft extracted, govt says
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: The government announced Thursday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has successfully extracted data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) of the Air India Boeing 787 aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad on June the CVR and FDR were recovered-one from a rooftop of a building at the crash site on June 13, and the other from the debris on June 16. Standard Operating Procedures were issued for their secure handling, storage, and transportation. The civil aviation ministry said the memory module of the front black box was accessed and downloaded on Wednesday. "These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences," it ministry also said that a day after the accident, it constituted a multidisciplinary team under the Director General, AAIB, in line with global norms. This team includes an aviation medicine specialist, an ATC officer, and representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). However, it didn't mention who will be the investigator-in-charge or the members of the full CVR and FDR-essential to understanding what happened in the final moments of the flight-were recovered from the crash site on June 13 and June 16, respectively. The front unit was found on a building rooftop, while the rear was located in the debris. Both were moved under heavy security to Delhi on June 24 by Indian Air Force in its Thursday edition, reported that the government was yet to appoint a lead investigator to probe the accident. When asked about the formal order, the Secretary of Civil Aviation refused to experts questioned the absence of pilots and engineers from the panel. "The announcement of the investigation committee has to be through an official order by the Director General of AAIB. It is done so because the in-charge then will have a budget, will be granted the power to summon, and has unhindered access to the crash site and wreckage, including the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. Otherwise, no one has any obligation to comply," said Amit Singh, founder of Safety Matters Foundation, which works on aviation safety.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mission Craft Cocktails Announces New Nationwide Partnership with Feeding America®, Helping to Provide at Least 1.5 Million Meals for Americans Facing Hunger
As food insecurity spikes this summer, California's award-winning ready-to-drink cocktail increases its commitment 150% with $150,000 initial donation ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the first day of summer upon us, temperatures aren't the only thing rising - so is food insecurity. Which is why alongside its nationwide expansion in all Total Wine & More stores, Mission Craft Cocktails has doubled down on its purpose-driven quest to 'pour it forward' and deliver real impact with a long-term, nationwide partnership with Feeding America®. Mission Craft Cocktails' initial $150,000 pledge will help provide 1.5 million meals for Americans experiencing hunger through the Feeding America network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs across the country. Building on the Southern California-born brand's once regional footprint - having funded over 600,000 meals for families in need via Community Action Partnership of Orange County with their 5% of sales pledge - Mission Craft Cocktail Founders Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko are proud to amplify the brand's impact and continue to help ensure families across the country have access to the food they need to thrive. Mission Craft Cocktails' award-winning bar-strength, 375 mL ready-to-drink cocktails made from locally-sourced Southern California ingredients and premium bar spirits have been consistently recognized as best-in-class - winning Platinum and Consumers' Choice honors at the SIP Awards and a Platinum and numerous Double Golds at the San Francisco World Wine and Spirits Competition. Beyond this, Singh and Malyszko's commitment to make an impact in the fight against food insecurity also caught the attention of Ernst & Young LLP. The duo are currently finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Region. "When we started Mission Craft Cocktails in 2023, our purpose was always crystal clear - to build a premium brand designed to pour it forward and support people experiencing food insecurity. Today is a remarkable milestone, as we take this purpose nationwide and increase our impact 150% in partnership with Feeding America," notes Singh and Malyszko. "We believe in placing just as much care in one another as we do the cocktails we craft." Believing all people deserve to have enough food to eat without worrying if they can afford it, Feeding America envisions an America where no one goes hungry. They turn this ethos into action with a nationwide network that ensures everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity; through advocacy to improve food security for everyone; and by working to address the root causes of food insecurity - including the high cost of living and systematic barriers to opportunity. "With food banks across the country reporting rising demand, millions of people are turning to the Feeding America network for support," said Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. "We are grateful for Mission Craft Cocktails' generous donation during this critical time. Their commitment to the mission to end hunger will help provide more nutritious food to communities nationwide." Learn more about Mission Craft Cocktails by visiting: About Mission Craft CocktailsMission Craft Cocktails' Founders Amit Singh and Marcin Malyszko are Keeping it Real with award-winning, bar strength 20-40% abv, ready-to-drink cocktails made from locally-sourced SoCal ingredients except spirits—and delivering real impact: 600,000+ meals funded through their 5% of sales giveback program. From Wine Enthusiast's drink of the summer – the Jalapeno Pineapple Margarita – and traditional Margs to Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan to Manhattan and Old Fashioned (even a killer Mai Tai), Mission Craft Cocktails are bottled and ready to pour. Because sometimes you need a cocktail, now—no bar tools, no $25 price tag, all good. About Feeding AmericaFeeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit to learn more. Media Contact: P-22 AgencyE: ty@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mission Craft Cocktails Sign in to access your portfolio
India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Iran Israel war: Indian airlines are facing difficulties due to..., losses have amounted to...
Iran Israel war: Indian airlines are facing difficulties due to..., losses have amounted to... Iran Israel war: The Iran-Israel war took an ugly shape after ran launched a missile attack on a US military base in Qatar forcing many airspaces to be shut down. Some countries, including Qatar, shut down their airspace, making it harder for airlines to fly over the region. India too has been impacted by this move. The situation is getting tougher for Indian airlines day by day. While Air India has stopped flying to Europe and five cities in the U.S. and Canada because of growing tensions in the Middle East, flights by Air India Express and IndiGo going to the Middle East have also been affected, with some being diverted to other airports. First, after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian flights. Now, due to the tension and war situation between Iran and Israel, Iranian airspace has also been closed. As a result, Indian airlines are facing huge difficulties in operating their international flights. The routes have become longer, fuel costs have increased, and ticket prices are skyrocketing which is ultimately being recovered from the pockets of the passengers. A 15 to 20 percent increase is being seen in the prices of tickets. International flights flying from states like Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh are facing major issues. Long journey, high expenses Aviation expert and founder of Safety Matters Federation, Amit Singh, says that the routes of international flights have become so long that airlines have to take at least one stop in between. That is, flights which used to be non-stop earlier, now have to stop somewhere on the way. This is not only wasting the time of passengers, but also increasing the expenses of airlines. Amit Singh said that some foreign airlines are still using Pakistan's airspace, but this route is completely closed for Indian airlines. There are reports, that oil imports are also becoming expensive, which is directly affecting the aviation sector. When airlines have to burn more fuel, take more stops, and oil prices are also rising, it is obvious that the burden will fall on the passengers. Closure of Iranian airspace increases difficulties Earlier, Indian airlines used to fly to London, New York, Canada, San Francisco and many European countries via Iran using Pakistan's airspace. But now the situation has completely changed. Not only is Pakistan's airspace closed, Indian airlines are not using Afghanistan's airspace either. Iran's airspace is also closed now. Apart from this, the airspace of Iraq, Syria, Israel and Jordan is also not available for Indian flights. Due to this, Indian airlines now have to fly over the Arabian Sea between Bhuj and Jamnagar in Gujarat. From here, they are using the airspace of Oman and UAE to reach London, America and the rest of Europe via countries like Greece, North Macedonia over the Arabian Gulf. Due to this long route, the flight time has increased, fuel consumption has increased, and it has become very difficult for airlines to manage operations. More impact on Delhi and nearby airports The biggest hit are international flights flying from Delhi and its surrounding airports. Flights flying from states like Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat have to avoid the half of the route near the Pakistani border. This means that flights have to take a circuitous and longer route instead of a direct route.
