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India.com
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Days after the Ahmedabad plane Crash, Air India staff seen dancing, partying in office; Netizens slam airline - 'Koi marta hai toh...'
Days after the Ahmedabad plane Crash, Air India staff seen dancing, partying in office; Netizens slam airline - 'Koi marta hai toh...' Just when we were trying to recover from the deadliest air disaster of the recent past, a video of Air India senior officials is doing the rounds on the internet, making people question humanity and sensitivity. On June 12, 2025, a horrific incident of Air India Flight A171 took place, which not only killed nearly 247 people on board with just one survivor but turned out to be India's deadliest aviation accident in over a decade. The Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 crashed barely 38 seconds after its takeoff, allegedly because of both engines' failure. Besides the passengers, it also took the lives of several people on the ground as the plane bumped into the building near BJ Medical College. While the family of the victims and the nation are still mourning the lost lives, footage of AISATS (Air India SATS) went viral, where their executives, including the COO Abraham Zakaria and Air India's CFO, are seen dancing and enjoying the Bollywood songs Ladki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chull. The celebrations were happening in their Gurgaon, Haryana office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) As soon as the video went viral on social media, netizens were quick to comment on the poor timing, lack of basic humanity, and insensitivity of the Air India officials. While one user commented, 'Humanity loses, unbelievable,' another said, 'Uska ghar ka koi nahi mara… marta to aisa nahi hota.' ('No one from their family died—if they had, this wouldn't be happening.') Following this insensitive celebration of Air India officials, AISATS has now issued a public apology. In a statement to IANS, they shared – 'AISATS is aware of a video being circulated on social media that, unfortunately, is completely out of context. Notwithstanding, we sincerely regret any emotional discomfort this may have caused.' However, despite the apology, the damage has already been done, and people's rage and anger remain.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Revanth expresses deep sorrow
Hyderabad: Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy on Thursday expressed profound shock and sorrow over the unfortunate accident involving Air India Flight A171, which occurred during take-off from Ahmedabad en route to London. In a message, the Chief Minister expressed grief over the death of passengers and offered prayers for speedy recovery of the injured in the plane crash. Revanth urged the Central government to undertake swift and effective relief measures to support the victims and their families.
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a flight safety expert - one disturbing detail in plane crash startled me'
As devastated families of the victims on board Air India Flight A171 wait for answers, experts share their thoughts on what might have caused the disaster As shocking footage showing the smouldering wreckage of a plane bound for London's Gatwick Airport takes over social media, aviation experts have been watching in disbelief. The plane exploded into a fireball after losing signal and crashing into a residential area of Ahmedabad, western India, just five minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. And although it's too early to know for sure why the 11-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed so shortly after take-off, experts are saying it's unusual for accidents to occur at that stage of the journey. Prof John McDermid, Lloyd's Register Chair of Safety, University of York, said: "Take-off and landing are the most dangerous phases of flight - accidents from cruise are very unusual. "However, that said, it's surprising that the accident occurred before the aircraft had even got to 200 metres altitude. "Pilots can abort take-off until quite late in the take-off roll, so it seems like the problem occurred very suddenly in the final part of the take-off roll, or shortly after take-off, and was sufficiently serious to be unmanageable." But it doesn't look like the accident was caused by the weather. Prof Paul Williams, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Reading, said: "At the time of the departure, the weather conditions at the airport appear to have been very good. "It was a dry and sunny day in Ahmedabad, with temperatures near 40°C. There was good visibility and light winds from the west. There was no bad weather in the vicinity. There is no indication at this stage that turbulence or other weather conditions were a factor in the crash." And Prof Graham Braithwaite, Director of Aerospace and Aviation, Cranfield University, added: "This is the first major accident involving the 787. Take off is a critical stage because the aircraft is still accelerating and any problem-solving requires a rapid response." Shortly after departing the plane reportedly gave a "mayday" call, indicating an emergency situation but it then fell silent. Air India said: "The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals." Police have said they are not expecting any survivors.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Telangana CM expresses shock over plane crash
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the unfortunate accident involving Air India Flight A171, which occurred during take-off from Ahmedabad en route to London. The Chief Minister noted that, according to initial reports, there were over 200 passengers on board. He offered prayers for the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew members involved in the incident. Revanth Reddy urged the central government to undertake swift and effective relief measures to support the victims and their families.
