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The Federation of Indian Pilots has voiced strong disapproval over the absence of pilot representation in the ongoing investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash.
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AI 171 Crash Probe Focuses on Actions of Plane's CaptainThe two pilots involved were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder, who had total flying experience of 15,638 hours and 3,403 hours, respectively
Air India will partially restore some flights that were cut due to a ‘Safety Pause’ following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171.
Air India Tuesday said it is gradually bringing back parts of its international schedule that it had cut after the AI 171 crash.
Gatwick flights, shifting them to Heathrow and adjusting several international routes from August 1 amid safety reviews following the AI171 crash.
Air India partially restores international flights in the aftermath of AI-171 crash, check list here
Starting August 1, 2025, Air India will gradually resume services and increase frequencies on select international routes. A full return to the pre-pause schedule is targeted for October 1, 2025.
It may be noted here that the Airline Pilots' Association of India also had on Saturday demanded a fair and fact-based probe into the Air India plane crash as it claimed that the tone and direction
An investigation suggests a chip malfunction caused the AI171 crash in Gujarat, killing 260. Although human error isn't ruled out, a technical glitch may have stopped fuel supply, leading to the crash.
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