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[Air India @airindia]

Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.

The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.

The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.

We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.

Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident.

Air India will release further information via regular updates on its X handle (https://t.co/E5GNmjUHdL) and on https://t.co/j0KFr3rQU2.

Note to Editors: Air India requests media persons not to call the dedicated passenger hotline number.

[International Flight Network @FlightIntl]

Breaking: Air India Flight #AI171 crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad https://t.co/HRBiqzYLbG

[International Flight Network @FlightIntl]

We are at Farnborough Airshow 2024 for the latest news and updates in commercial aviation.
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We are at ILA Air Show 2024 in Berlin.
Follow International Flight Network and our reporters @SpieleWERT and @MattGrffn for updates and photos from the airshow.
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Breaking: IndiGo places order for 500 Airbus A320neo family aircraft https://t.co/1Nydh3OhTR

[International Flight Network @FlightIntl]

We are at Le Bourget Airport for Paris Air Show 2023 - officially starting tomorrow.
Our reporters Jan-Hendrik (@FlyingFan1 ) and Jakob (@SpieleWERT) are going to provide you with news, insights and pictures. #PAS23

[Airbus Newsroom @AirbusPRESS]

Philippine Airlines (@flyPAL) selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet

Read more: https://t.co/AsvGogY3sX

[International Flight Network @FlightIntl]

Ryanair orders up to 300 Boeing 737 Max 10 https://t.co/NIoe2s1mUK

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United Airlines purchases Boeing 787 and 737 Max https://t.co/Y2piZxDF3W

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American Airlines orders 20 Boom Supersonic Overture airliners https://t.co/3UI7MzSVN3

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IAG orders 37 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft https://t.co/OenqJgDhXW

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Ethiopian Airlines converts 4 Airbus A350 orders https://t.co/z5qwqajyYd

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Condor orders 41 A320neo family aircraft https://t.co/BCDIBKM74c

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Cargolux announces Boeing 777-8F freighter for fleet renewal #FIA2022 https://t.co/MkeskbmvE0

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LATAM Airlines places order for 17 Airbus A321neo #FIA2022 https://t.co/Ixdv2vzmXf

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EasyJet firms up orders for 56 A320neo family aircraft #FIA2022 https://t.co/7G7QHlquD2

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ITA Airways' fifth Airbus A350 is on static display at Farnborough Airshow. #FIA2022 #avgeek

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The Boeing 777-9 test aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2022. #FIA2022 #avgeek