An Air India flight using a Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad, leading to legal action sought in the Supreme Court.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
An Air India flight using a Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad, leading to legal action sought in the Supreme Court.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Victim families appealed to the Prime Minister regarding the probe into the Air India flight crash.Sub-event
- A Boeing 787 aircraft used by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, prompting an investigation.Sub-event
- Tata Sons provided an ex gratia payment as the Air India crash investigation proceeds.Sub-event
The crash involved an Air India/Boeing aircraft, prompting a High Commissioner visit to the site.1 source
Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad involving a Boeing 787, with legal action filed in the Supreme Court.1 source
Engine fuel control switches failed during the flight, prompting calls for faster investigation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Air India
flag-carrier airline of India
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- aninews.in
- hindustantimes.com
- thehindu.com
- independent.co.uk
- independent.co.uk
- aljazeera.com
- thehindu.com
- freepressjournal.in