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India.com
2 hours ago
- General
- India.com
Mumbai-Bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passengers Fall Ill: Report
A Mumbai-bound Ethiopian Airlines flight made an emergency landing in the city at around 1:40 am on Friday, reportedly after seven passengers onboard fell sick. According to a report by The Times of India, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft experienced a 'depressurisation' issue. Meanwhile, upon landing, the sick were attended by a medical team at the airport. Furthermore, one of the individuals who fell ill required hospitalisation. The issue reportedly started when the aircraft was over the Arabian Sea. Heathrow-Mumbai AI Flight Earlier, on June 23, ANI reported, citing an Air India Spokesperson, that on board flight AI130 from London Heathrow to Mumbai, five passengers and two crew reported feeling dizzy and nauseous during different phases of the flight. The flight had landed safely in Mumbai, where the medical teams provided immediate medical assistance. After landing, two passengers and two cabin crew, who continued to feel sick, were taken to the medical room for further examination and were later discharged. Air India Ahmedabad Crash The issues also come at a time when the nation is reeling from the aftermath of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff on June 12. The flight had departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm and had 242 passengers, including crew members, on board. Notably, it was a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The ill-fated plane crashed into the building of BJ Medical College and resulted in deaths and injuries to individuals who were not onboard. The government and authorities sprang into action. According to a release of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, dated June 26, 2025, both the Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR) were recovered—one from the rooftop of the building at the crash site and the other from the debris. "Subsequently, the black boxes were brought from Ahmedabad to Delhi by IAF aircraft with full security on 24 June, 2025. The front black box arrived at AAIB Lab, Delhi with the DG, AAIB at 1400 hrs on 24 June, 2025. The rear black box was brought by a second AAIB team and reached AAIB Lab, Delhi at 1715 hrs on 24 June, 2025," the release added.
Arab Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Air India fires executives after party video sparks outrage post-crash
NEW DELHI, India, June 28: Four senior executives at Air India SATS (AISATS) have been asked to step down after a video of an office party went viral, drawing widespread condemnation. The controversy erupted just days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 on June 12, 2025, which claimed 270 lives and plunged the nation into mourning. The video, widely shared on social media, showed AISATS Chief Operating Officer Abraham Zachariah and several other employees dancing to loud music during a celebration at the company's Gurugram office. The timing of the event, so soon after one of India's most devastating aviation disasters, was criticized as highly inappropriate and lacking compassion. Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff, striking a hostel at Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College. Of the 260 people onboard, only one passenger survived. As grieving families awaited the return of their loved ones' remains, the video prompted a wave of outrage online, with many accusing the company of insensitivity and poor judgment. In response to the backlash, AISATS released an official statement: "At AISATS, we stand in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic loss of AI171 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." While the company did not confirm the exact date of the party, sources stated that four senior employees were dismissed for their involvement in organizing the event. AISATS is a joint venture between Air India—now under the ownership of the Tata Group—and Singapore-based SATS Ltd., a prominent global provider of airport services.
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First Post
5 hours ago
- Business
- First Post
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.
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- India Gazette
Air India venture sacks four employees over viral celebration video
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Air India SATS Services (AISATS) has expressed regret and taken disciplinary action against four senior employees, asking them to resign following a viral video showing its employees dancing and celebrating at the office, allegedly after the fatal Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. The incident has drawn significant attention, with the company subsequently issuing a statement to address the matter. A video recently went viral on social media, showing AISATS employees partying in the workplace. However, the date has not been specified; it might have been shot days after the Air India AI 171 crash. On Friday, AISATS released a statement that said, '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 AISATS spokesperson further stated, 'Firm disciplinary action has been taken against those responsible as we reaffirm our commitment to empathy, professionalism, and accountability.' This decisive action underscores the company's dedication to maintaining high standards of conduct within its workforce. According to sources, four senior employees of Air India's airport gateway services provider, AISATS, have been told to resign after a video showing employees partying in the workplace went viral on social media. Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is currently working intensively to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad earlier this month. The crash occurred on June 12, when a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (ANI)
The Hindu
7 hours ago
- The Hindu
Air India venture sacks four employees over viral celebration video
Air India SATS Services (AISATS) expressed regret and took disciplinary action against four senior employees, asking them to resign following a viral video showing its employees dancing and celebrating at the office, allegedly days after the fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The incident has drawn significant attention, with the company subsequently issuing a statement to address the matter. A video recently went viral on social media, showing AISATS employees partying in the office. However, the date has not been specified. On Friday (June 27, 2025), AISATS released a statement that said, '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.' Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi, is working to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of Air India Flight AI-171. The crash occurred on June 12, when a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard.
