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Air India crash: what do we know about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved? Expert Q&A

An Air India plane bound for London Gatwick airport crashed shortly after take-off on June 12 in Ahmedabad, western India. Flight AI171 was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

What we know so far after Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India

The Air India aircraft departed from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Irish premier and president offer condolences after India plane crash

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was leaving Ahmedabad Airport with 242 people on board.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

‘No survivors’ from India plane crash carrying 53 Brits, police chief says

More than 240 people were on board the Air India flight on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

What caused the Air India plane crash? Flight to London Gatwick comes down in tragedy after Ahmedabad take-off

Aviation experts share their knowledge based on the emerging footage of the incident

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

‘Catastrophic’ Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad: What we know

At least 240 people have died after flight AI171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

“A Nation In Shock”: Plane Headed For London Crashes In Residential Area With 242 Onboard

Local media is reporting that 15 doctors were injured in the crash on the ground.

Bored Panda · Jun 12, 2025

One passenger survives London-bound Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London crashed on takeoff at Ahmedabad airport in India. At least 242 passengers and crew members were on board, officials say, with one person surviving.

Euronews · Jun 12, 2025

British man is sole survivor of Air India plane crash that left more than 260 dead

Flight AI171 was bound for London when it crashed into residential area of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Dreamliner planes had clean safety record until Ahmedabad crash

The aircraft type, which entered service in 2011, is described by Boeing as ‘the bestselling passenger widebody of all time’.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025