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Air India Flight 171: A Preventable Tragedy That Shattered India’s Aviation Illusion

Jul 1, 2025

India's aviation industry—often paraded as a symbol of the country’s upward mobility and economic momentum—is now reeling under the weight of a tragedy that was as preventable as it was devastating. Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8…
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Experienced Crew on Board: AI-171 Pilots Had 9,300 Flying Hours Before Ahmedabad Crash

Jun 12, 2025

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday, carrying 242 people, including 232 passengers and 10 cabin crew members, along with 2 pilots. The…
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Air India AI171 Crashes During Takeoff Near Ahmedabad Airport with 242 Onboard

Jun 12, 2025

A tragedy unfolded today near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, as Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying approximately 230–242 passengers and 12 crew members, crashed during takeoff en route to…
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