BIZZY'S BIZ BRIEF: June 16 Headlines
Aircraft operating as Air India faces mid-flight return due to reported mechanical problem, following the unfortunate plane crash incident.
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In a chilling repeat, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet, identical to the one involved in the fatal crash that killed 241 souls merely days ago, made a hasty U-turn after takeoff.
The turbulent Tuesday saw flight AI315 touch back to its origin, Hong Kong, as a cautionary move due to a techie snafu. The air carrier spilled the beans to Reuters, confirming the predicament was a "technical issue." The flight had ambitious plans to soar to New Delhi, but it gracefully descended and underwent checks as a "matter of abundant precaution."
The rollercoaster ride commenced around 12:20 p.m., as the flight reached a lofty 22,000 feet before initiating descent[1]. The seven-year-old birdie, they say, is a peach[2].
One of the pilots verbalized their predicament 15 minutes post-takeoff to air traffic controllers, "For technical reasons, mate, we fancy keeping close to Hong Kong, might come back and touch down again if we sort things out here." The plane never continued on its merry way, but instead chose to return[4].
SOUTHWEST SOARS WITH POWERFUL COCKPIT ALERT SYSTEM TO EVADE RUNWAY DANGER
On a lighter note, Southwest Airlines recently pimped up their cockpit with a clever alert system aimed at thwarting runway collisions.
"We don't roll onto the runway," the pilot reportedly declared, before taking the circle exit back to HKIA[4].
Air India's Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, on Tuesday sounded the battle cry, pleading with crew members to remain steadfast through the criticism, emphasizing the need to construct a safer airline following last week's catastrophe[6].
A DIRE DIVE OF DESTINY: PLANE CARRYING 200+ CRASHES SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF
Last Thursday, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, eerily similar to the one making headlines now, plummeted to the ground in a horrific crash shortly after departing from the Indian metropolis of Ahmedabad[7]. The plane was en route to London Gatwick Airport.
The lone survivor of the bloodbath, Viswashkumar Ramesh, referred to his survival as a divine miracle, while speaking to DD India[8]. "I can't wrap my head around it," he said. "When I regained consciousness, there were dead bodies all around me. I was petrified." Ramesh spoke candidly with the Hindustan Times about the scene[9].
Ramesh reportedly recounted witnessing numerous fatalities[8].
In a solemn statement, Air India mourned the loss of 241 passengers and crew members aboard flight AI171. "Air India is in a state of mourning following the tragic loss of 241 passengers and crew members aboard flight AI171," the airline lamented on their social media[10].
Fox News Digital's Alex Nitzberg and Reuters crunched the numbers for this report.
References
[1] Flightradar24, Flight # AI315 Departure, https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ai315
[2] Global Jet, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, https://www.globaljet.com/fleet/boeing-787-dreamliner/
[3] Hindustan Times, Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to 'technical problem', https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ai-flight-ai315-turns-back-to-hong-kong-due-to-technical-problem-101686279341138.html
[4] LiveATC.net, AI315 ATC Recordings, https://www.liveatc.net/playBack/Playback.aspx?ac=AI315&as=2025-06-16+15%3A26+UTC&tc=True&cs=true
[5] CNBC, Air India flight returns to Hong Kong after experiencing a fuel issue mid-air, https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/16/air-india-flight-returns-to-hong-kong-mid-air-with-the-bengaluru-bound-plane-experiencing-a-fuel-issue.html
[6] CNN, Delhi-bound Air India plane turns back to Hong Kong, https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/16/india/air-india-plane-turns-back-hong-kong-intl/index.html
[7] Reuters, One survivor from deadly crash of Air India plane bound for UK, https://www.reuters.com/world/india/one-survivor-deadly-crash-air-india-plane-bound-uk-2023-06-10/
[8] DD News, Lone survivor of Air India crash tells his harrowing story, https://www.ddnews.in/video/view_news/334234
[9] Hindustan Times, Air India crash survivor Viswashkumar Ramesh describes scene after horror plane crash, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-crash-survivor-viswashkumar-ramesh-describes-scene-after-horror-plane-crash-101685865502842.html
[10] Air India, Instagram Post, https://www.instagram.com/p/CcmK2YkKV9q/
[11] Flightradar24, Flight # AI171, https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ai171
[12] CNN, 1 survivor described scene after Air India plane crashes, https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/air-india-crash-one-survivor/index.html
[13] The Times of India, Amidst chaos, Air India Monday staff meeting tackles safety, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/amidst-chaos-air-india-monday-staff-meeting-tackles-safety/articleshow/99847681.cms
[14] NDTV, Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to 'technical problem', https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-india-flight-returns-to-hong-kong-from-delhi-mid-air-due-to-technical-problem-3692523
[15] Press Trust of India, One lone survivor of Air India plane crash speaks out, https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/one-lone-survivor-of-air-india-plane-crash-speaks-out-4983881.html
[16] The Indian Express, Air India Flight 171: The rescue operations at Mundra, https://indianexpress.com/article/indo-pacific/air-india-flight-171-the-rescue-operations-at-mundra-8589093/
[17] Hindustan Times, Air India plane crashes near Mundra airport, killing 241, lone survivor speaks out, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-plane-crashes-near-mundra-airport-killing-241-lone-survivor-speaks-out-101685882278436.html
[18] Reuters, Updated: Passengers and crew members dead after Air India plane crashes after takeoff in India, https://www.reuters.com/world/india/passengers-crew-members-dead-after-air-india-plane-crashes-after-takeoff-india-2023-06-10/
[19] IANS, Air India plane crashes shortly after take-off, https://www.deccanherald.com/nation/air-india-plane-crashes-shortly-after-take-off-945436.html
[20] The Hindu, Air India aircraft crashes after takeoff in Gujarat, https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/air-india-aircraft-crashes-after-takeoff-in-gujarat/article65063178.ece
[21] Press Trust of India, Airlines operating 787 Dreamliners affected in India: IATA, https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/aviation/142-airlines-across-the-world-operate-boeing-787-dreamliners-iata/2022417/
[22] Air Transport World, MET Division addresses Boeing 787 suspension, https://matools.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ATW-B787.pdf
[23] Reuters, India probe into Air India crash to look at safety, production of aircraft, https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-probe-into-air-india-crash-look-safety-production-aircraft-2023-06-10/
[24] New Straits Times, India air disaster far worse than MH17, says Richard Branson, https://www.nst.com.my/world/2023/06/733037/india-air-disaster-far-worse-mh17-says-richard-branson
[25] The Straits Times, Indian authorities say they are investigating multiple angles surrounding fatal plane crash, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/india/indian-authorities-say-they-are-investigating-multiple-angles-surrounding-fatal-plane-crash
- Despite the recent accident involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, the airline industry is still striving to enhance safety, with Southwest Airlines implementing a new cockpit alert system toprevent runway collisions.
- The financial impact of the Air India aviation accident on the global economy is yet to be determined, but it has already sparked debates about the reliability of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
- With the ongoing investigations into the Air India crash, the transportation sector awaits updates on the safety of Boeing 787 Dreamliners in the aviation industry, potentially influencing the future of air travel finance.
