Crash Near Ahmedabad Airport Raises Safety Concerns
Nobody expected what happened on that Thursday afternoon in Ahmedabad. Everything went terribly wrong just after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had departed. It crashed a few minutes later near Meghani Nagar, near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport
The nation was shocked by the crash. And it wasn’t just about one flight, it brought back old fears about Boeing planes. People are now seriously questioning how safe these aircraft really are.
Boeing Shares Tumble in Pre-Market Trade
Back in the U.S., Boeing’s stock took a major hit. On the New York Stock Exchange, the company’s shares dropped by more than 7% in early trading. That kind of fall doesn’t just happen without reason, the crash sparked fresh worries among investors.
After all, when an aircraft crashes, especially one tied to Boeing, it stirs up a lot of bad memories.
230 Onboard: Nationalities and Notable Passengers Listed
The flight carried a total of 230 individuals, including two pilots and ten crew members. The passenger list was quite international: 169 were from India, 53 from the UK, 7 were Portuguese, and one was from Canada.
One name that stood out on that list was Vijay Rupani, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat. The headlines gained even more weight because he was on the flight.
Flight Operations Suspended Temporarily Post-Incident
Everything at Ahmedabad Airport stopped immediately after the crash.Authorities quickly stopped all flight operations to deal with the emergency. According to officials, flight AI-171 took off at 1:39 PM but sadly, it didn’t get far.
Air India Sets Up Helpline for Families
Air India acted fast. They’ve set up help centers for the families and shared a helpline number: 18005691444. That number is now the only lifeline for hundreds waiting to hear about their loved ones.
Aircraft Joined Fleet in 2016, Now Under Scrutiny
The plane that crashed was no stranger, it joined Air India’s fleet back in 2016. Now, investigators are looking deep into its records, trying to find out what went wrong.
As the story develops, the world is watching and hoping for answers.