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5 days ago
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Four executives fired by Air India venture over viral video showing staffer dancing days after tragic crash
Air India SATS Services issued a statement on Friday expressing regret over the video and detailing disciplinary action against four senior executives read more The viral video showed employees of AISATS, Air India's ground-handling joint venture with Singapore's SATS Ltd, dancing at their office Four senior executives at Air India SATS Services (AISATS), an airport services management firm, have been sacked after a video went viral on social media showing the company's employees dancing and celebrating just days after the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. AISATS issued a statement on Friday (June 27), expressing regret over the video and detailing disciplinary action against four senior executives. 'At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability,' the statement reads. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, the video showed employees of AISATS, Air India's ground-handling joint venture with Singapore's SATS Ltd, dancing at their office. In its statement, the company didn't specify when was the video recorded but as per reports, it was shot just days after the June 12 tragedy. In the wake of the recent air crash and other challenges facing Air India, an unverified video has surfaced reportedly showing the COO and VP at a DJ party on Friday at the airline's Delhi office.#AirIndia #AirIndiaCrash @TataCompanies #airlineaccountability — Pradeep Rai (@pradeepraiindia) June 21, 2025 The four sacked executives are believed to have organised the office celebration. The AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad killed 270 people, including 241 passengers. The Boeing 787-8, en route to London Gatwick, struck a medical hostel complex shortly after takeoff. One passenger survived the tragedy. Data recovered from black boxes Meanwhile, Indian authorities have successfully extracted initial data from the two black boxes of the doomed Air India flight. On Thursday (June 26), India's civil aviation ministry reported that investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) began data extraction from the black boxes on June 24. The crash-protected memory unit from the front recorder has been retrieved and its data downloaded. The ministry stated that analysis of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) is ongoing. International Civil Aviation Organisation given observer status in probe India has also decided to give the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) observer status in the ongoing probe. Earlier on Friday, reports emerged that the ICAO's request was rejected by the Indian authorities. Following internal deliberations, Indian authorities accepted the request. 'The Indian authorities are approaching the probe in a transparent manner,' an official said, as quoted by the report.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Air India SATS terminates 4 staffers over office party after plane crash
Airport services management firm Air India SATS Services (AISATS) has dismissed four senior executives for hosting a party at its office, days after a video clip of the gathering in the backdrop of the fatal Air India plane crash elicited criticism from various quarters. AISATS is a joint venture between Tata Group-owned Air India and Singapore's SATS Ltd, a global provider of gateway and food solutions. In the wake of the recent air crash and other challenges facing Air India, an unverified video has surfaced reportedly showing the COO and VP at a DJ party on Friday at the airline's Delhi office. #AirIndia #AirIndiaCrash @TataCompanies #airlineaccountability — Pradeep Rai (@pradeepraiindia) June 21, 2025 In a statement on Friday, AISATS said it has taken "firm disciplinary action" against the people responsible for the party but did not disclose specific details. A source said the company has terminated the services of four senior executives for their direct role in hosting the party. "At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI 171 and deeply regret the lapse in judgment reflected in a recent internal video. The behaviour does not align with our values, and firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability," the company said in the statement. The company did not mention the date when the party took place. The video clip of many AISATS employees dancing in the office went viral recently and many social media users criticised it. In the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 270 people, including 241 people onboard the aircraft, died. One passenger survived. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft enroute to London Gatwick crashed into a medical hostel complex soon after take-off.
United News of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
SCBA polls face judicial scrutiny, SC orders recount amid charges of irregularities
New Delhi, May 27(UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday heard a petition challenging the recently concluded Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections, which led to serious deliberations over alleged electoral irregularities and demands for greater transparency. A special bench comprising justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan presided over the proceedings. The petitioners raised several concerns, including inconsistencies in vote counts, duplicate voting incidents, and a call for a re-election to restore trust in the process. Senior Advocates Dr. Adish Aggarwala and Pradeep Rai presented their submissions, alongside the SCBA Election Committee's response through senior advocate Vijay Hansaria. At the outset, Justice Kant urged decorum and professionalism, stating, 'We can sit till midnight if needed, but please do not get agitated. Things are being recorded and can go viral.' Dr Aggarwala requested that certain matters be discussed in chambers, but the bench chose to maintain transparency by conducting proceedings in open court. He alleged that candidate Vikas Singh had canvassed for votes after the conclusion of the election debate. However, the court noted that such issues should have been raised earlier. Senior advocate Pradeep Rai, a presidential candidate, informed the bench that a recount showed 2,576 votes, significantly fewer than the 2,651 votes officially declared on May 20. He cited discrepancies, including a case where a voter named Chandan Kumar reportedly found his vote already cast but was still allowed to vote again after intervention. Rai stressed that such irregularities raised doubts over the legitimacy of the results, though he did not question the integrity of the election committee members. In response, Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, appearing for the election committee, refuted allegations of bias and said such claims had caused pain to the committee. He clarified that a 'bona fide calculation error' had occurred but insisted it did not affect the overall outcome. The committee had received 19 representations, including one against Dr Aggarwala alleging gift distribution to sway voters. Justice Kant, in a light moment, advised Hansaria not to take harsh remarks personally. However, he sternly warned that threats or coercion would discourage capable individuals from participating in the electoral process. The bench praised the committee's work and reiterated its support, saying their conduct was akin to a fair tribunal. The court directed a fresh recount of votes for the nine executive member posts in addition to the recount for the President's post. It emphasized that young lawyers' morale should not be undermined due to unresolved doubts. Senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani informed the bench that 14 complaints had been received on the executive member elections. The court said the recount will commence immediately after the courts reopen following the Partial Working Days (PWD) break. The court accepted the election committee's proposal to involve an independent agency, avoiding bar volunteers to ensure impartiality. It also agreed to deploy Supreme Court staff to assist in the recount. The bench clarified, 'Candidates or their nominees may observe the recount but must not interfere.' On May 26, the court had ordered a recount in light of serious concerns raised by multiple candidates. The bench had then observed, 'Let no candidate have any doubt. Let there be recounting for all elections wherever there is a complaint,' and directed that results be withheld until the final recount report is submitted. The court has also previously expressed satisfaction with women's representation in the executive committee. On May 22, the bench noted with pride that three women lawyers were elected as senior executive members and remarked, 'This shows a very liberal and pragmatic approach. The bar has gone on the merit of the candidates, not gender.' The petition challenging the elections had earlier invoked the precedent of SCBA vs. BD Kaushik, but the bench clarified that the principle of women's representation had been well served in this instance. Justice Kant said, 'We want your representation… we want women to have the instinct to compete. We are proud that three of our sisters have made it.' The matter will now be taken up again in July after the court's vacation period, during which the bench has invited further suggestions from stakeholders. UNI SNG PRS
