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BREAKING: Air India Boeing 787 Crashes Near Ahmedabad – 246 Feared Dead

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Ahmedabad, India – Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 13:40 LT Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad today when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD). The flight was En route to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW). According to early reports, 241 of the 242 people onboard are feared dead, with one survivor critically injured. The crash also claimed the lives of at least five people on the ground, bringing the total fatality count to 246. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, took off from runway 23 and remained airborne for approximately 30 seconds. Eyewitnesses and videos reveal that after climbing for about 12 seconds, the aircraft began losing altitude. The landing gear was still extended during descent. The main landing gear struck the top floor of a doctor’s hostel, reportedly housing a restaurant. The tail section separated upon impact, and the fuselage continued forward before bursting into flames and crashing...
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Norse Atlantic Airways Completes Historic Charter Flight Between Norway and Darwin, Australia

Norse Atlantic Airways successfully completed a historic nonstop charter flight from Oslo, Norway, to Darwin, Australia, marking the first such route in aviation history. The flight, brokered by Aircontact and chartered by Albastar S.A., was operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 16.5-hour flight covered approximately 14,730 kilometers, highlighting the aircraft's efficiency, range, and environmental benefits. This achievement underscores Norse Atlantic’s commitment to providing excellent long-haul charter services, leveraging the advanced capabilities of their modern fleet.

XB-1 Completes Second Flight


Boom's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft has successfully completed its second test flight, marking significant progress towards the return of civil supersonic travel. During the flight, the landing gear was retracted and extended for the first time, and a new digital stability augmentation system was successfully tested. The XB-1 reached 10,400 feet at speeds of 277 mph, with further tests planned to prepare for its first supersonic flight. This program is pivotal in developing the Overture supersonic airliner, with XB-1 serving as a crucial stepping stone towards the revival of supersonic passenger travel, two decades after Concorde's retirement.

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