Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:59pm on 14 Jun 2025,Saturday India Global
Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, slamming into a BJ Medical College hostel and canteen. Of 242 onboard, 241 died; at least 33 more perished on the ground. Only one passenger survived. The black box was recovered, though the voice recorder remains missing. India’s aviation regulator mandated fleet‑wide Boeing 787 inspections, including engine and thrust checks. The DGCA‑ordered safety reviews are ongoing. Air India is providing an interim ₹25 lakh, plus medical care and relief flights, and deploying support teams on site. (PC: ABC & AP News)
