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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Bomb threat panic on Air India flight from UK as jet forced to divert in latest air drama 11 days after Ahmedabad crash
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN AIR India flight en route from Birmingham to Delhi was forced to divert to Riyadh following a worrying bomb threat, airline officials said. The threat came after the horror Air India disaster in Ahmedabad earlier this month, which killed all but one passengers and crew. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 An Air India flight to Birmingham diverted after a bomb threat Credit: Reuters 3 It comes after the horror crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 Credit: Getty 3 All but one 242 passengers and crew died on board Air India Flight AI171 Credit: x/nchorAnandN In the latest blunder for the airline, Air India Flight AI114 was forced to land in Saudi Arabia's capital after a shocking threat was received mid-air. The jet had departed at 8:26pm on June 21 from Birmingham Airport. But passengers were left confused when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane diverted from its original destination. The aircraft went on to land safely, and all those on board underwent standard security checks on Saturday. READ MORE WORLD NEWS CRASH CHAOS Air India slammed for 'repeated violations' as three officials sacked A spokesperson for the airliner confirmed to local media on Sunday that precautionary procedures were followed, and the situation was handled swiftly and securely. They said: "Flight AI114 from Birmingham to Delhi on June 21 received a bomb threat and was consequently diverted to Riyadh, where where it landed safely and completed security checks." No explosive material was found on board the jet after its inspection. And all passengers on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner were provided with hotel accommodation. This incident comes amid a recent string of chilling Air India issues, marked by a series of flight cancellations and disruptions since the deadly crash in Ahmedadbad on June 12. Just hours after the deadly smash, another Air India flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Thailand after a bomb threat. At least eight killed in horror hot air balloon crash in Brazil 'after aircraft caught fire and plummeted to the ground' Flight AI379 was travelling from Phuket to India's capital New Delhi - before it suddenly landed again after an explosion warning, according to authorities. The latest bomb threat comes as Air India continues to be hit with criticism for "repeated violations" - after three officials were sacked over "systemic failures" following the tragic crash. Cracks within the airline have started to show after flight AI171 smashed into a doctors' hostel and exploded into a huge fireball. Investigators are continuing their probe into what caused the airline's London-bound plane to plunge to the ground moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad. Air India said last Thursday that the doomed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane was "well-maintained" and that the pilots were accomplished flyers. The airline's chief N Chandrasekaran also hit back at 'speculation' on what caused the London-bound flight to crash a minute after take-off. And it was revealed that the black box recovered from the flight could be sent to the US for analysis after being rescued from a blazing 1,000 degree inferno. The Indian government has the final say on who probes the device, but reports say the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, D.C. is being considered for the analysis. A team of Indian investigators is expected to accompany the device to ensure all protocols are followed during the advanced data extraction. Investigators warned last Tuesday that the recovered black boxes may have melted due to the intense heat of the raging explosion. 52 Brits died on board the flight, but London local Vishwash Kumar Ramesh managed to cheat death when he escaped the blazing inferno following the crash. Theories have swirled over how the sole survivor managed to narrowly escape death when he was sat in seat 11A during the horror smash. Leading theories on Air India Flight AI171 THESE are some of the leading theories explaining the tragic Air India disaster which killed at least 270 people. Emergency power system: A small turbine generator was seen deploying as the Boeing 787 went down, experts said. Footage showed a "protrusion on the belly of the aircraft" with a "little grey dot" beneath it. Commentators say this was a system called Ram Air Turbine (RAT) poking out from the fuselage of the plane. Bird Strikes: A bird strike could have taken out both of the jet's giant General Electric engines. While a bird taking down something the size of a commercial airliner might sound fanciful, there are numerous examples. Wing flap position: Aviation experts have suggested the position of the aircraft's wing flaps could have played a role in the disaster. Video evidence suggests the flaps were either fully retracted or on a very minimal setting, which would have provided very little lift. The flaps provide crucial extra lift at low speeds during take-offs and landings. Pilot error: The state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 is highly automated, with human pilots making only key decisions - but human error cannot be ruled out. Co-pilot Clive Kundar had more than 3,400 hours of flying experience and made the mayday call but Captain Sumeet Sabharwa at the helm had 11,500 hours - making him one of Air India's most experienced pilots. Heat: Planes get less lift on a hot day due to lower air density, and therefore they need to go faster to get as much lift as on a cooler day. This is particularly important when an airliner is heavy with fuel, passengers and baggage, as the Air India flight was. Technical error: Catastrophic technical or engineering issues have not been ruled out. The jet's complex design mean it could take months for a design or engineering fault to be pinpointed. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: PM Modi calls for de-escalation in call with Iran's President; Tehran vows to continue nuclear push after US strikes; & more
PM Modi urged peace in a call with Iran's president after US airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear sites. Iran condemned the US strikes as a 'savage assault' and vowed to continue its nuclear programme. Meanwhile, an Air India flight was diverted to Riyadh following a bomb threat but landed safely and cleared checks. Here are the top 5 stories that made headlines today: PM Modi urges de-escalation in call with Iranian president after US bombs nuclear sites. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday after US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Modi stressed the need for 'immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy' as tensions in the Middle East entered the tenth day. The 45-minute call came after the US bombed key nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, escalating tensions in the region. Read full story. Tehran slams Washington for 'savage assault' and refuses to halt nuclear programme. Iran on Sunday condemned the US bombing of its nuclear sites as a 'savage assault', vowing to continue its nuclear programme despite the attacks. US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes were carried out using B-2 stealth bombers on three facilities. Iran's atomic energy agency confirmed the strikes, but did not detail the extent of the damage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Run Your Business Like a Pro - Top Trending Accounting Software (Check Now) Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Read full story. Bomb threat diverts Air India flight to Riyadh An Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi was diverted to Riyadh on Saturday after a bomb threat, according to an airline spokesperson. The plane, Flight AI114 landed safely and underwent full security checks. This incident follows a series of aviation troubles, including a technical snag that grounded an IndiGo flight on Friday. Authorities are on high alert, and passenger safety remains a top priority. Read full story. Indore property dealer held in Shillong murder case Silom James, a property dealer from Indore, was arrested late Saturday in connection with the murder of Raja Raghuwanshi in Shillong. Police say James removed cash, a pistol, and jewellery from a flat used by the victim and his associate Sonam. CCTV footage shows James retrieving a bag from the flat and later installing cameras allegedly to cover his tracks. Read full story. Actor Vijay Devarakonda booked under SC/ST Act, over alleged anti-tribal comments Actor Vijay Devarakonda has been booked under the SC/ST Act for allegedly making offensive comments about tribal communities during a film event in April. The complaint, filed by Ashok Rathod of the Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities, claims the remarks were made at a promotional event for the film Retro. The case was formally registered on June 17. Read full story.
