AAIB says 20 passengers & 4 cabin crew were injured in AI2379’s sudden ~300-ft altitude variation
Probe is examining technical, operational, medical & human factors, including aircraft systems, flight data, records and interviews
France’s BEA and Airbus are providing technical assistance, including technical information and design documentation
AAIB cautions against premature conclusions, saying all evidence will be examined before determining the circumstances, contributing factors and safety measures
Sources say confirmatory psychoactive substance test of the Pilot in Command of #AirIndia Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 has come Positive
Official confirmation from Civil Aviation Ministry is awaited
Meanwhile, team of Airbus will be reaching Delhi by midnight tonight to join the #AAIB to probe whether there was technical malfunction that caused sudden altitude loss of 300 feet
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✈️ The probe into Air India flight AI2379's sudden altitude loss on Aug 4 has widened.
AAIB has taken over the investigation under ICAO Annex 13, joined by France's BEA and Airbus since it's an A320.
ALPA India says the crew's report recorded a triple hydraulic failure.
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AIR INDIA PHUKET-DELHI FLIGHT PROBE WIDENS
@CNBCtv18news newsbreak confirmed. French investigators to join India's AAIB in probing A320's sudden 300-ft drop in altitude that left 17 people injured. Pilots' body ALPA India alleges triple hydraulic failure. The final result of the Pilot's drug test is still awaited. @madeehamedia with this exclusive report.
YES, ADANI WROTE TO GOVT SEEKING A WAIVER
Civil Aviation Ministry confirms in Parliament that Airports Authority of India received a letter from the Adani Group seeking waiver to enter into airline business. @madeehamedia reports.
CNBCTV18 NewsBreak confirmed. Airbus team to join the ongoing probe into the #AirIndia Delhi -Phuket flight incident as reported by @madeehamedia
“In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, Airbus is providing technical assistance to the relevant investigating authorities. We are actively supporting the airline and will provide further information as it becomes available. A team of specialists is being dispatched to assist with the investigation.” @CNBCTV18News@CNBCTV18Live@Airbus@airindia #Aviation #CNBCTV18Exclusive
#Airbus confirms a team of specialists is being dispatched to assist AAIB with the AI2379 investigation
Airbus says actively supporting airline and providing technical assistance to relevant investigating authorities
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EXCLUSIVE
#AirIndia Phuket-Delhi July 4 flight --
France's air accident investigation agency BEA (Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety) to participate in the #AI2379 probe.
#AAIB to lead the investigation under ICAO Annex 13
BEA's participation could also bring Airbus technical experts into the investigation
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EXCLUSIVE
#AirIndia Phuket-Delhi July 4 flight --
France's air accident investigation agency BEA (Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety) to participate in the #AI2379 probe.
#AAIB to lead the investigation under ICAO Annex 13
BEA's participation could also bring Airbus technical experts into the investigation
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Nari Shakti is powering India’s aviation growth.
Women already make up 15% of our pilots, against 5% globally. We’re working to take that to 25% and create even more opportunities for women across the aviation workforce.
#Aviation Interesting development in Aviation ownership. Aviation Ministry In Parliament Says no general Policy Restricting Major Airport Operators From Holding substantial Equity In Airlines.
“However, the extant contractual agreements relating to some airports under Public Private Partnership (PPP) contain certain restrictions on scheduled airlines and their group entities/associates from holding Equity Share of the Concessionaires”
2. Confirms Receiving Request Seeking Waiver Of Relevant Agmt Provisions By AAI; says Matter Has Not Yet Been Examined By The Ministry Of Civil Aviation
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#JustIn | #AAIB To Probe AI2379 Phuket-Delhi Flight Altitude Loss After Mid-Air Incident
👉Incident Classified As Serious, Several Passengers, Crew Injured
👉PIC's Psychoactive Substance Screening Requires Confirmatory Testing
👉Pilot's Samples Sent To Designated Lab; Final Report Awaited
👉#DGCA Grounds Both Pilots Pending Investigation And Completion Of Process
#AirIndia DGCA says AAIB to investigate AI2379 Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss that caused injuries to several passengers and crew @madeehamedia reports The occurrence has been classified as a *Serious Incident*
‘Both flight crew members underwent the prescribed psychoactive substance screening test. The screening test in respect of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing
Samples have accordingly been sent to the designated laboratory for confirmatory analysis. DGCA takes both flight crew members off roster pending investigation and completion of prescribed process’
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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident
AAIB to take over investigation into Air India AI2379 Phuket–Delhi flight’s sudden altitude loss that left several passengers & crew injured.
Civil Aviation Ministry says -
Both pilots underwent mandatory psychoactive substance screening. The Pilot-in-Command’s test indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing
Samples have been sent to a designated laboratory; final report awaited
The occurrence has been classified as a "Serious Incident"
DGCA has taken both crew members off roster pending investigation and completion of the prescribed process
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Federation of Indian Pilots writes to Prime Minister seeking an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority
Pilots’ body seeks replacement of DGCA with a CAA
FIP says DGCA needs greater financial and administrative autonomy
Seeks greater flexibility to hire aviation safety and technical experts
FIP says rapid growth in aviation calls for stronger regulatory oversight
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A knee injury left Tejaswin Shankar convinced his Commonwealth Games campaign was over. Doctors gave him one chance: compete if he could endure the pain.
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The FAA's latest Airworthiness Directive has put the Boeing 737 MAX back in the spotlight. 471 planes have to undergo inspections. But will that require grounding of these planes? What does this mean for Indian operators? Here's why you shouldn't be worried.
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