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Mint
14-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
No issues with AI-171 aircraft or engine; probe far from over: Air India CEO
A couple of days after India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its preliminary report on last month's Air India flight crash, the airline's chief executive told employees to avoid drawing premature conclusions as the investigation was far from over. In an internal note accessed by Mint, CEO Campbell Wilson highlighted that AAIB's report had not found any issues with the engines or the Boeing 787 aircraft. 'The Preliminary Report found no mechanical or maintenance issues with the aircraft or engines, and that all mandatory maintenance tasks had been completed. There was no issue with the quality of fuel and no abnormality with the take-off roll,' Wilson said in the note. He added that the pilots had cleared their mandatory pre-flight breathalyser test and the report contained no observations pertaining to their medical status. Wilson also said every Boeing 787 aircraft operating in Air India's fleet was checked within days of the 12 June crash and found fit for service. 'We continue to perform all necessary checks, as we will any new ones that authorities may suggest,' Wilson said in the internal note to Air India employees. On 13 June, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on its fleet of Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect. The civil aviation regulator also ordered Air India to conduct a one-time check of various aircraft systems before the departure of any flight from India from the midnight of 15June. Wilson highlighted that AAIB's preliminary report provided both greater clarity and opened additional questions. 'The release of the Preliminary Report marked the point at which we, along with the world, began receiving additional details about what took place,' Air India's CEO said, asking employees to refrain from speculation until the final report is out. AAIB released itspreliminary report exactly a month after the AI-171 Boeing Dreamliner aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June, killing 260 people, including all but one of the 242 on board. In the report, AAIB highlighted that both engines were shut mid-air within seconds after take off. The aircraft started to lose altitude before crossing the airport's perimeter wall. 'The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 second,' read the preliminary report. CCTV footage from the airport showed the aircraft's ram air turbine, typically used only in an emergency, getting deployed during the climb immediately after lift-off. 'In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so,' AAIB said in its report, adding that the pilots tried to restart the engines. 'The Engine 1 fuel cutoff switch transitioned from CUTOFF to RUN at about 08:08:52 UTC. Engine 1's core deceleration stopped, reversed and started to progress to recovery,' said AAIB. 'Engine 2 was able to relight but could not arrest core speed deceleration and re-introduced fuel repeatedly to increase core speed acceleration and recovery.' AAIB found out that the throttle control module in the aircraft was replaced in 2019 and 2023. 'However, the reason for the replacement was not linked to the fuel control switch. There has been no defect reported pertaining to the fuel control switch since 2023 on VT-ANB,' it said in its preliminary refers to the crashed aircraft's registration. Fuel samples taken from the bowsers and tanks used to refuel the aircraft were tested at DGCA's laboratory and found satisfactory. All applicable airworthiness directives and alert service bulletins were complied with as well. The aircraft's left engine was installed on 1 May 2025 and the right engine on 26 March 2025. 'At this stage of investigation, there are no recommended actions to B787-8 and/or GE GEnx-1B engine operators and manufacturers,' AAIB said in its preliminary report.
India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Air India plane crash: IMA urges Tata Group to extend Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of deceased doctors and injured
Mehsana (Gujarat) [India], June 14 (ANI): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has appealed to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend the announced compensation of Rs 1 crore to the kin of doctors and nearby residents who lost their lives in the recent aircraft crash over a hostel in Ahmedabad. Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, President of the IMA, revealed that the association has written to the Tata Group following the airline's earlier announcement of compensation for passengers aboard the ill-fated flight. '...We have written a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, saying that you had announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for all the passengers. So we requested him to give Rs 1 crore each to the doctors and people around the hostel who lost their lives. Secondly, if any student or resident is injured or disabled, a package should be announced for them also after conducting a survey,' said Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak while speaking to ANI. Apart from this, two doctors have filed a letter petition in the Supreme Court, seeking directions to the Central government to provide adequate compensation to the victims of the Air India flight AI -171 crash. The plea, filed on Friday by Dr Saurav Kumar and Dr Dhruv Chauhan, has urged the SC to direct the Central government to immediately announce and disburse interim compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of all deceased victims, including resident doctors from Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College who were among those killed. The plea states that as per various constitutional provisions and a 2020 Supreme Court judgement which laid down detailed principles for assessing compensation, it is the state's duty to take concrete remedial action, in this regard. The plea has further called for the constitution of a High-Level Expert Committee comprising retired judges, aviation experts, actuaries and economists to assess and determine final compensation based on principles established in the 2020 Supreme Court judgement. Moreover, the petition seeks directions for the Central Government to provide rehabilitation support, including employment opportunities for eligible family members of the deceased persons and for a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash with necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The plea has been filed by Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput on behalf of the two doctors. Following the crash, the Tata group, which owns Air India, announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Air India plane crash on Thursday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has also ordered enhanced safety inspections on Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 fleet. As a preventive measure, the DGCA has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on B787-8/9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect, in coordination with the concerned regional DGCA offices. Of the passengers, 241 died in the crash. The lone survivor, identified as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment. (ANI)
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Business Standard
14-06-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
IMA urges Tata Group to extend Rs 1 cr compensation to kin of deceased docs
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has appealed to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend the announced compensation of Rs 1 crore to the kin of doctors and nearby residents who lost their lives in the recent aircraft crash over a hostel in Ahmedabad. Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, President of the IMA, revealed that the association has written to the Tata Group following the airline's earlier announcement of compensation for passengers aboard the ill-fated flight. "...We have written a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, saying that you had announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for all the passengers. So we requested him to give Rs 1 crore each to the doctors and people around the hostel who lost their lives. Secondly, if any student or resident is injured or disabled, a package should be announced for them also after conducting a survey," said Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak while speaking to ANI. Apart from this, two doctors have filed a letter petition in the Supreme Court, seeking directions to the Central government to provide adequate compensation to the victims of the Air India flight AI -171 crash. The plea, filed on Friday by Dr Saurav Kumar and Dr Dhruv Chauhan, has urged the SC to direct the Central government to immediately announce and disburse interim compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of all deceased victims, including resident doctors from Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College who were among those killed. The plea states that as per various constitutional provisions and a 2020 Supreme Court judgement which laid down detailed principles for assessing compensation, it is the state's duty to take concrete remedial action, in this regard. The plea has further called for the constitution of a High-Level Expert Committee comprising retired judges, aviation experts, actuaries and economists to assess and determine final compensation based on principles established in the 2020 Supreme Court judgement. Moreover, the petition seeks directions for the Central Government to provide rehabilitation support, including employment opportunities for eligible family members of the deceased persons and for a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash with necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The plea has been filed by Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput on behalf of the two doctors. Following the crash, the Tata group, which owns Air India, announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Air India plane crash on Thursday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has also ordered enhanced safety inspections on Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 fleet. As a preventive measure, the DGCA has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on B787-8/9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect, in coordination with the concerned regional DGCA offices. Of the passengers, 241 died in the crash. The lone survivor, identified as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.
United News of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Air India begins DGCA-mandated safety checks on Boeing 787 fleet
New Delhi, June 14 (UNI) Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety checks on its Boeing 787 fleet, following a directive issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Air India Spokesperson in a statement on X said, 'Air India has completed such checks on nine of the Boeing 787 aircraft and are on track to complete this process for the remaining 24 aircraft within the timeline provided by the regulator'. The checks are being carried out on the Boeing 787 fleet as they return to India, before being cleared for their next operations. The company has also cautioned that the process may lead to longer turnaround times and potential delays, particularly on long-haul routes to airports that have strict operating curfews. To minimise inconvenience, customers will be notified of any delays and are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, the airline Spokesperson said. The airline has also asked the flyers to check status of their flights at before heading to the airport. Passengers impacted by delays or cancellations are being offered either complimentary rescheduling or full refunds upon request, the Spokesperson added. Notably, the DGCA yesterday issued a directive mandating urgent additional maintenance checks for Air India's B787-8/9 fleet equipped with Genx engines. The directions were issued in the wake of the recent accident involving an Air India Boeing B787-800 aircraft operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick on June 12.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Ahmedabad crash aftermath: Eight of Air India's 33 Boeing 787 planes have been inspected so far, says Aviation Minister Naidu
Eight of Air India's 33 Boeing 787 aircraft have so far been inspected following the directive issued Friday by aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for enhanced safety inspection of the aircraft type, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said Saturday. The minister, however, did not elaborate further on the checks. A senior government official told The Indian Express that the inspections so far have not revealed any issue or adverse observation. The DGCA's directive had come a day after an Air India 787-8 aircraft crashed moments after take-off from the Ahemdabad airport. The aircraft was operating a flight between Ahemdabad and London Gatwick and had 242 people on board. All but one of those on board perished in the crash. There were several casualties on the ground as well. 'As a preventive measure DGCA, hereby direct M/S Air India to carry out following additional maintenance actions on B787-8/9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect in coordination with the concerned regional DGCA offices,' the DGCA order said, listing a number of technical checks. Air India had a total of 34 Boeing 787 aircraft before the Ahemdabad crash. Now it has 26 787-8 aircraft and seven 787-9 planes. These enhanced checks include a one-time pre-departure check of aircraft systems and parameters including fuel parameters monitoring and associated system, cabin air compressor and associated systems, electronic engine control system, engine fuel driven actuator and oil system, hydraulic system serviceability, and take-off parameters. Additionally, flight control inspection is to be introduced in transit inspection till further notice. Power assurance checks have also been mandated. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the crash, while the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) would also be involved in the detailed probe, given that the aircraft is manufactured by an American company—Boeing—and was manufactured in the US. A UK AAIB team is also going to help with the investigation, and so are Boeing and other major component manufacturers like GE (engine manufacturer). According to aircraft accident investigation protocol, the probe report should be finalised within a year. Sukalp Sharma is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express and writes on a host of subjects and sectors, notably energy and aviation. He has over 13 years of experience in journalism with a body of work spanning areas like politics, development, equity markets, corporates, trade, and economic policy. He considers himself an above-average photographer, which goes well with his love for travel. ... Read More
