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British Airways Jet Issues Emergency Mayday Over London After Mid-Air Stall Warnings

A British Airways flight issued a mayday over London due to an air data system failure, prompting an emergency landing. Investigators are examining the incident, focusing on system faults and crew response.

International Business Times UK

AAIB to investigate as Amazon delivery drone crashes into garden

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Draft final probe report of AAIB in Ahmedabad plane crash will be filed in October, SC told

The Supreme Court will receive the draft final report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash in October. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is preparing this report in a sealed cover. Simulation tests have been conducted as requested by petitioners in the ongoing investigation. The Federation of Indian Pilots can…

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AAIB flags air traffic controllers' procedural lapses in airprox incident; suggests measures to AAI

An airprox incident involving two Boeing 777 aircraft occurred in Indian airspace on March 24, 2024. The probe agency recommended Airports Authority of India improve controller watch briefings. Procedural lapses and over-reliance on automated systems contributed to the serious incident. The agency also stressed sensitizing controllers about safety-critical Standard Operating…

The Economic Times

AI-171 crash victims' kin press for black box data, memorial after AAIB affidavit

Families of the AI-171 crash victims are demanding transparency from the investigation bureau. They seek the release of black box data and cockpit voice recorder transcripts. The investigation agency stated there is a statutory prohibition on disclosing such sensitive material. Relatives also requested a memorial at the crash site to…

The Economic Times

Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

The government is working to expedite the Air India flight AI-171 crash probe report. Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated the investigation is ongoing and resources are provided. He emphasized that rushing the process could compromise the truth and justice for victims. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau expects the draft report…

The Economic Times

Investigators have conducted psychological autopsy in Air India crash probe, court filing says

India's accident investigators received a psychologist's final report for the Air India crash probe. The court filing did not identify whose psychological autopsy was conducted. The investigation also prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript for the deadly incident. Data analysis from an engine monitoring unit is still awaited by investigators.…

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Air India crash probe in final stage, report soon: Ram Mohan Naidu

While the government is trying to ensure that the final report is released quickly, establishing the truth behind the crash remained its top priority, the minister said.

The Economic Times

Passenger jet risked disaster after clearing Luton runway just 13ft above ground

Investigation finds pilots made critical takeoff error on Boeing 737-800 passenger jet carrying 168 people

The Independent UK

Two dead after small plane crashes in field in Essex during trial flying experience

Two people died after a light aircraft carrying out a trial flying experience crashed into a field near High Ongar in Essex on Tuesday, according to police.

The Times of India

"We are all waiting" for final AAIB report on AI-171 crash: Civil Aviation Minister

The investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash is nearing completion. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is finalizing its report. This probe follows a tragic accident last year. The bureau has made significant progress in analyzing aircraft systems and flight data. The final report will adhere to international protocols. Families…

The Economic Times

Pilots' body FIP seeks B787 simulator tests to verify certain aspects in Air India plane crash probe

Pilots' group FIP urged the AAIB to conduct simulator tests for the AI171 plane crash. They want to verify the connection between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement. This follows the AAIB's interim report on the 2025 Air India Dreamliner crash. FIP seeks to independently check acceleration data and…

The Economic Times

EasyJet flight takes off from wrong runway point at Luton airport

The aircraft was 65ft in the air when it cleared the runway

The Independent UK

AI171 crash investigators did not give much importance to lone survivor's statement: Pilots body

Pilots' body criticizes the investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash. They claim the lone survivor's account of flickering lights was overlooked. This detail could have shed light on potential electrical failures. The Federation of Indian Pilots has expressed dissatisfaction with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's handling of the…

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Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculation

One year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal June 12, 2025, accident, which killed 260, is ongoing. Disputes over compensation and legal challenges continue, while technical analysis of the aircraft's engines remains a key factor…

The Times of India

EasyJet flight took off from wrong runway point at Manchester Airport after cockpit error

An EasyJet flight from Manchester to Kos mistakenly took off from the wrong runway position, significantly reducing available runway length. While the Airbus A320 departed safely, investigators highlighted the serious safety implications of such navigation errors, especially under different conditions. The AAIB's findings emphasize the potential risks associated with reduced…

The Economic Times

Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. - 'Path toward answers' - On Friday, relatives of the victims will meet in Ahmedabad at a conference organised by lawyers,…

The Economic Times

Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says

The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The crash killed 260 people in June 2025. A preliminary report suggested engine fuel switches moved to 'CUTOFF'. The investigation is complex. Pilot actions are also being examined.…

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The Independent UK

Pilots praised after UK flight’s controls jammed in mid-air

Ice formed on the aircraft control system during the cargo journey from Iceland

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Air India crash report: When will it be released, and what can we expect it to reveal?

It appears unlikely Indian aviation authorities will publish final report on 12 June anniversary of disaster

The Economic Times

India prepares interim, not final, investigation report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian investigators are preparing an interim report for the deadly Air India crash. This report will be more comprehensive than the initial one. The final report is delayed due to the investigation's complexity. This comes as a separate inquiry into fuel switches on an Air India flight from London is…

The Economic Times

AAIB suggests formal framework for collaboration involving itself, DGCA, defence authorities

A near-miss incident involving an Air India plane and an Indian Navy helicopter at Port Blair airport has prompted a key recommendation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau suggests a formal collaboration framework between aviation safety regulators and defence authorities. This aims to improve information exchange and prevent future occurrences. The…

Evening Standard

Families call on UK regulator to ‘find the truth’ of Air India crash amid 'serious concerns 'about probe

The Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, killing 260 people

The Independent UK

Growing calls for independent probe into Air India crash as investigators focus attention on pilots

IN FOCUS: Investigators are yet to settle on a cause for the crash but are leaning in the direction of either human error or deliberate action by pilots rather than a mechanical fault despite allegations that the aircraft was flawed from the moment it entered service in India. Alisha Rahaman…

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New Claims on Air India Flight 171 Crash Focus on Pilot, Supreme Court Seeks Progress Report

On a day when the Supreme Court of India sought a progress report on the probe into the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, new claims have emerged from Italian media pointing to pilot involvement in the tragedy. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed on June…

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