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Filipino Times
25 minutes ago
- General
- Filipino Times
Two plane crash survivors, 27 years apart, both sat in Seat 11A
Two plane crash survivors, 27 years apart, were both seated in seat 11A. Thai singer and actor James Ruangsak Loychusak expressed shock after learning the lone survivor of the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad occupied the same seat he sat in during a 1998 crash. 'Survivor of a plane crash in India. He sat in the same seat as me. 11A,' Ruangsak wrote in a Facebook post in Thai. Ruangsak survived the Thai Airways TG261 crash in December 1998 while seated in 11A. The plane crashed while landing in southern Thailand, killing 101 people of 146 aboard. On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 of 242 people on board and dozens on the ground The sole survivor, British‑Indian Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was also seated in 11A, surviving with minor injuries as he escaped through a broken emergency exit. He is now recovering in a hospital.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Air India Boeing 787 crash leaves hundreds dead, 1 survivor
[Source] An Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff Thursday at 1:38 p.m. local time, killing more than 240 people, officials said. 30 seconds Flight AI171 departed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and climbed to about 600 feet before issuing a Mayday distress call. Around 30 seconds after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a densely populated area, striking a hostel dining hall on the college campus. CCTV footage showed the plane rising briefly before plummeting and erupting in flames. Sole survivor Trending on NextShark: All 242 people on board — 230 passengers and 12 crew — were presumed dead except for one survivor: British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in emergency exit row 11A. He reportedly jumped from the aircraft as it broke apart. Passengers included 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian. At least five medical students on the ground were killed when debris struck the dining area during lunch. Dozens of others were injured. Initial fatality estimates of 294 were revised downward after authorities removed duplicate counts. Investigation underway Trending on NextShark: The crash is the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since its commercial debut in 2009. It is also India's deadliest civil aviation disaster since 1996. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the probe with support from Boeing, GE Aerospace, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Investigators will review flight recorders, maintenance logs, pilot records and wreckage. Ahmedabad airport briefly suspended operations but has since resumed limited service. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Indian- origin UK man, father of two dies in Air India crash after honouring late wife's final wish
In a week marked by unimaginable grief, the story of Arjun Manubhai Patolia stands out as the most tragic among the victims of the Air India Flight AI 171 disaster. A devoted husband and father, he lost his life shortly after honouring his late wife's final wish, and now leaves behind two young daughters in London. The 36-year-old Indian-origin man lost his life in Thursday's catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI‑171, just hours after performing the final rites for his wife in Gujarat . He had returned to his ancestral village of Vadiya, in Amreli district, to fulfil his wife Bharatiben's dying wish of immersing her ashes in the waters of the Narmada River . Bharatiben had passed away in London just a week prior. With two young daughters (aged 4 and 8) awaiting their return in the UK, Patolia performed the immersion rites alongside family in Vadiya. Soon after, he boarded the Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad. Arjun's nephew, Krish Jagdish Patolia told IndiaToday, 'It's heartbreaking. We have lost both of them in one week.' His daughters now face an unimaginable reality, both parents taken from them in the span of seven days
Online Citizen
a day ago
- Business
- Online Citizen
Indian media reported that 100 Air India pilots offered deputation roles in SIA's low-cost brand Scoot
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a deputation initiative inviting over 100 pilots from Air India (AI) to join its low‑cost arm, Scoot. Based at Changi Airport, the move offers captains and first officers a one‑ to two‑year voluntary posting involving training and flying of Embraer aircraft—types not currently used by Air India. This scheme, reported by Hindu BusinessLine on 8 June, is part of a broader effort by SIA and Air India to deepen collaboration in sales, operations and pilot talent deployment. The announcement coincided with growing ties following SIA's minority investment in Air India through Tata Sons. Deputation roles open to 100 pilots Approximately 100 captain and first officer positions have been made available, subject to voluntary application. The roles, lasting one to two years, allow Air India pilots to gain exposure to international operations and Embraer-type training, while enabling Scoot to fill pilot shortages. Campbell Wilson, Air India's managing director and chief executive, described the arrangement as a 'win‑win' for both carriers. He noted SIA's involvement extends to senior executives Basil Kwauk and Hamish Maxwell supporting Air India's turnaround efforts, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and training hosted by SIA. In a statement, Singapore Airlines emphasised its role as a significant minority shareholder in the newly merged Air India unit. 'We will continue to engage with the Tata group and Air India, contributing our expertise in specific areas that will be mutually beneficial, subject to regulatory restrictions,' the group said. Scoot added that it 'actively seeks talent within and outside Singapore, focusing on attracting and retaining qualified individuals who align with our values and can contribute to Scoot's continued growth'. Partnership built on deeper airline ties The SIA–Tata partnership dates back to 2015 when SIA co‑founded Vistara with Tata Sons. After Vistara's merger with Air India, SIA holds a 25.1% stake in the unified carrier. The two airlines have since maintained an extensive codeshare arrangement and integration of certain operations. SIA's minority investment aligns with its multi‑hub strategy, allowing participation in India's growing aviation market while reinforcing Singapore's hub. It also positions SIA to compete more effectively with Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Qantas on routes to Australia, Bali and New Zealand. In the 2024‑25 financial year, SIA transported over 2.4 million passengers to and from India, with 65% either connecting via Singapore or flying directly. SIA chief executive Goh Choon Phong reaffirmed the airline's confidence in the Indian market, noting strong demand and emphasising prospects for closer collaboration with Air India . Tragic backdrop: Air India Flight AI 171 crash On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after take‑off. The aircraft carried 242 people—230 passengers and 12 crew—destined for London Gatwick. A devastating Mayday call was issued around 13:39 IST (08:09 GMT) before the plane plunged into a hostel belonging to B.J. Medical College. The accident resulted in 241 fatalities on board and at least 28 on the ground, making the total death toll 269. Only one passenger, a British‑Indian man seated in 11A, miraculously survived. The crash is under investigation by Indian authorities with support from the NTSB and FAA.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: LIC eases procedure of policy settlements for victims' families
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday announced a range of concessions to help ease the financial hardships faced by the families of those killed in the Air India flight Al 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. In a press release, LIC expressed grief over the deaths of passengers, crew members, and people on the ground who lost their lives in the tragedy. To provide financial relief to policyholders' nominees, LIC said it would expedite the processing of death claims and relax certain conditions normally required for settlements. — LICIndiaForever (@LICIndiaForever) As per the announcement, instead of a death certificate, LIC will accept any Government record confirming the policyholder's death due to the incident, or proof of compensation disbursed by the Central or state government or Air India authorities. Live Events The state-owned insurer assured that all efforts would be made to reach policyholders' families promptly and settle their dues at the earliest. Claimants in need of assistance can contact their nearest LIC branch, division, or Customer Zone. Additionally, a helpline, 022 68276827, has been set up to provide support and information. AI-171 crash: India's worst air disaster in nearly a decade The crash of Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, is one of India's worst aviation disasters in nearly a decade. The aircraft, heading from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick, came down in a residential area just moments after takeoff, claiming 265 lives (230 passengers, 10 crew, 2 pilots, 5 doctors and others yet to be identified), with only one survivor confirmed. Eyewitnesses described the impact as sounding 'like an earthquake,' with thick black smoke engulfing the crash site and rescue teams struggling to reach the wreckage. The plane struck a hostel building near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, complicating rescue efforts amid intense heat, a large fuel blaze, and debris. Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that soaring temperatures and around 125,000 litres of fuel onboard made the crash unsurvivable. This tragic incident marks the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the model's inception and comes at a crucial time for Air India, which is undergoing a transformation under Tata Group's privatisation efforts.
