Air India’s New Owners Were Trying to Revamp Carrier Before Crash
Overview of the Crash
Flight & timing: Air India Flight 171, a Boeing787‑8 Dreamliner (reg. VT‑ANB.On June12,2025, the aircraft (registration no.
Details of the crash: The plane climbed to an altitude of about 625ft., before it suddenly descended and hit buildings
about 1 mile south of the runway, around B.J.Medical College About a half minute after take off.
Casualties[edit]All 242 persons (12 crew and 230 passengers) on board the flight died in the incident, with one British national, Vishwashkumar Ramesh as the sole survivor. At least another 38 people on the ground were killed, and more than 60 were injured.
Effect on Air India and Tata Group
It is the first total hull loss and fatal incident for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner since its introduction in 2011
Air India is under new ownership with Tata Group taking over the airline on January 27, 2022 The former Indian flag
carrier has faced its own troubles, including regulatory fines, operating difficulties and postponed fleet renewals.
The crash is a significant setback for Tata’s efforts to rebuild the airline’s image and operations.
🔍 Investigation & Response
Black boxes have been found , and gear‑down evidence from retrieved video does point to some mechanical / procedural
abnormality .
The investigation is taking place under India’s DGCA and with technical help from the U. S. NTSB, Boeing, UK,
and GE Aerospace.header .
Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg has canceled his plans to attend the Paris Air Show in order to personally
support the ongoing inquiry.
The only thing that matters in the wake of the tragedy is that aviation safety should rise above commercial competition,” Airbus said.
Financial & Insurance Implications
Following the crash, shares in Boeing fell by approximately 5–9% in light of market concerns.
According to analysts, this figure is expected to make it the largest insurance payment for Indian aviation, for the
onboard and ground victims.
Government & pubic reaction
The government said it was taking some time to address the Kashmir issue but the channel claimed the isolation caused by
the decision was harming them.
Indian PM Narendra Modi called the crash “heart‑breaking beyond words” as condolences were offered to the victims’ families .
Families on the ground are waiting to identify bodies, using dental and DNA testing because of the extent of the burn wounds .
Summary
Air India Flight 171, a revived Air India 787 operated by Air India under Tata Group, crashed soon after taking off from
Ahmedabad on June12,2025, with 241 passeners and crew dying, along with at least 38 others on the ground. Only one
survivor was found. Investigations are in progress with Indian regulators scrutinizing the matter in conjunction with regulators of international aviation. The incident is a major blow to Air India’s turnaround plan, hits Boeing in the pocket and has given rise to
a significant insurance liability.
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