Year: 2025

Air India is set to resume its Ahmedabad-Gatwick direct flight from Monday, now designated as AI 159, with the return flight AI 160. This follows the AI 171 crash, with the airline retiring the old number to provide emotional closure. The Boeing 787-8 will operate the route.

In a tragic turn of events, DNA analysis has confirmed that the remains recovered from the Air India Flight AI171 crash site belong to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The ill-fated London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.

Following the devastating Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in 241 fatalities, aviation expert Subhash Goyal reassured the public about the safety of air travel. He emphasized that air accidents are less frequent than road accidents, urging people not to be deterred from flying.

The identification of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s remains is still pending after the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed 241 passengers. While 31 victims have been identified through DNA testing, Rupani’s family continues to wait. Rajkot, his hometown, observed a half-day shutdown to mourn the loss of the two-time chief minister, who was en route to London.

The victim identification process in Ahmedabad faces difficulties as officials grapple with the grim task of identifying charred remains. A particularly challenging case involved finding two heads in a single body bag, necessitating a repeat of the DNA testing. Authorities are struggling to console grieving families, who are desperately seeking the complete remains of their loved ones for final rites