One of India’s deadliest aviation tragedy has sent ripples through the global insurance sector, with total claims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad now estimated at a staggering $475 million (Rs 39.4 billion), making it one of the country’s most expensive aviation losses on record, according to a Bloomberg report.

Following the AI171 crash, India’s aviation regulator held a high-level meeting with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to address gaps in flight safety, maintenance, and passenger communication.

Hundreds mourn ‘hero’ pilot after ‘extremely rare’ dual engine failure suspected - India has ordered all Boeing 787s being operated by local carriers to be inspected

Medical students who survived when an Air India plane crashed into their hostel in Ahmedabad say their first reaction was to help treat the injured.

Air India has faced numerous deadly incidents, including the recent crash of flight 171, which killed 241, and past tragedies like the 1985 bombing and 2020 crash.

Three days after the crash, only 35 bodies had been handed over to relatives from an overall official death toll of 270.

The technical investigation into the crash of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick is being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

Aviation expert Captain Steve Scheibner believes dual engine failure caused the Air India crash near Ahmedabad. New footage shows the ram air turbine deployed, indicating an emergency. A survivor reported a loud bang and flickering lights.