{"id":99359,"date":"2025-06-12T19:50:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=99359"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:35:51","slug":"air-india-ceo-cancels-paris-trip-after-boeing-787-plane-crash-in-ahmedabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/12\/air-india-ceo-cancels-paris-trip-after-boeing-787-plane-crash-in-ahmedabad\/","title":{"rendered":"Tata Air India to Give 1 Crore to Families of Plane Crash Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>GURUGRAM-<\/strong> Tata Group-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/air-india\/\">Air India (AI)<\/a> CEO Campbell Wilson issued an official statement following the fatal crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft, registered under Air India (AI), crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD), resulting in significant casualties. The airline and aviation authorities are actively investigating the incident, while tributes pour in from global leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) CEO Campbell Wilson issued an official statement following the fatal crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW).\" class=\"wp-image-30447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7-1140x641.png 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: The Quint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-india-ceo-statement\">Air India CEO Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Message from Campbell Wilson, MD &amp; CEO, Air India. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/19MiwtkwAI\">pic.twitter.com\/19MiwtkwAI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Air India (@airindia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/airindia\/status\/1933158349337489691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Air India CEO Campbell Wilson was aboard a separate flight, AI143 from Delhi (DEL) to Paris (CDG), when news of the Ahmedabad crash broke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flight, likely intended for the upcoming Paris Air Show, returned to Delhi upon learning of the tragedy. Wilson promptly issued a message expressing deep sorrow and pledged full cooperation with investigating agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 individuals\u2014230 passengers and 12 crew members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aircraft came down in a residential area near Ahmedabad Airport, striking a doctors\u2019 hostel and triggering a massive explosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Air India Flight AI171 reportedly crashed into the hostel part of the B.J. Medical College (BJMC), a well-known medical college in Ahmedabad. <br><br>Reports claim that Medical students residing in the hostel have also died in the crash. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nvVw6flHne\">pic.twitter.com\/nvVw6flHne<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Breaking Aviation News &amp; Videos (@aviationbrk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aviationbrk\/status\/1933107666076753969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial reports confirm that 204 bodies have been recovered, and more than 50 medical students are hospitalized with injuries. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner Close Up\" class=\"wp-image-65623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dnataawardedcontractforairindiarsquoslong-awaitedreturntozurich-1200x675.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dnata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-crore-compensation\">\u20b91 crore Compensation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has expressed deep sorrow over the Air India Flight AI171 tragedy near Ahmedabad (AMD). In an official statement, he conveyed heartfelt condolences to the victims&#8217; families and those injured in the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support the affected, the Tata Group has pledged \u20b91 crore in compensation to the families of each deceased passenger. The conglomerate will also fully cover the medical expenses of injured individuals and ensure access to necessary treatment and care. Additionally, Tata will assist in rebuilding the B J Medical College hostel, which was damaged during the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chandrasekaran affirmed the Group\u2019s continued commitment to standing with the victims&#8217; families and local communities during this period of immense loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Air India CEO Cancels Paris Trip After Boeing 787 Plane Crash in Ahmedabad\" class=\"wp-image-89198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-50x33.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-1600x1067.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Air_India_Boeing_787-8_Dreamliner_VT-ANM_21730663565.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By Kambui &#8211; Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner VT-ANM, CC BY 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=58290529<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preliminary-crash-details\">Preliminary Crash Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Footage verified by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/live\/c8d1r3m8z92t?page=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">BBC shows<\/a> the aircraft rapidly descending before erupting in flames on impact. Aviation specialists reviewing the crash suggest a possible issue with the wing flap configuration during takeoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Geoffrey Thomas, a senior aviation analyst, observed that the plane&#8217;s undercarriage was still down, but the flaps appeared to be fully retracted\u2014a highly unusual configuration moments after takeoff. \u201cFlaps should only be retracted after the undercarriage and during stable climb,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terry Tozer, another expert, cautioned against premature conclusions due to poor video quality but echoed concerns about improper flap extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marco Chan, a former pilot and lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, added that flap misconfiguration could suggest human error, but current footage doesn\u2019t conclusively prove it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact cause remains unknown, but the incident has prompted full-scale investigations by the <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=DGCA\">Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)<\/a>, Boeing, and other authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Air-India-787-Plane-Crash.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Siddh Dhuri, Compounded by Aviation A2Z<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Survivors, Tributes, and Ongoing Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a miraculous turn, 40-year-old British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the crash. Separated from his brother during boarding, who remains missing, Ramesh recounted escaping through smoke and fire just seconds after the plane exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global leaders, including King Charles, expressed condolences, describing the tragedy as \u201cdesperately shocking.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Boeing\">Boeing<\/a> has extended sympathies to victims&#8217; families and is in direct contact with Air India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flights at Ahmedabad Airport resumed at 16:05 IST, with India&#8217;s aviation ministry affirming adherence to strict flight safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Flightradar24 data, the aircraft was recorded on the ground at 13:30 IST. It began acceleration by 13:34, reached a height of 625 ft at 13:38 with a speed of 174 knots, before the signal was lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Air India Boeing 787 in AIESL MRO Maintenance hangar at Mumbai, Photo by Bhavya Velani\" class=\"wp-image-34568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8-1140x641.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-India-New-First-and-Business-Class-8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bhavya Velani\/Aviation A2Z<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigation and International Coordination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation. DGCA, Boeing, and international aviation watchdogs are collecting black box data and flight records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Air India has activated a crisis response unit to support victims\u2019 families and coordinate international repatriation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airports in Delhi, Mumbai, and London have ramped up security and contingency planning for upcoming flights involving Boeing 787 aircraft. Boeing has not issued a fleet-wide grounding but is working with operators globally for safety reassessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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