18 Killed after Air India Express Flight Overshoots Runway at Kozhikode and Snaps into Two
4 years, 5 months ago

18 Killed after Air India Express Flight Overshoots Runway at Kozhikode and Snaps into Two

News 18  

At least 18 people, including both pilots, were killed after an Air India Express plane with more than 190 on board skidded off the runway on Friday at the Karipur airport in Kozhikode in Kerala. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said he was deeply "anguished and distressed" at the accident and that relief teams from Air India and Airports Authority of India have been dispatched from Delhi and Mumbai. "Air India Express flight IX 1344 operated by B737 aircraft from Dubai to Calicut overshot runway at Kozhikode at 1941 hours tonight. The regulator said the flight -- IX 1344 -- continued running to the end of the runway amid heavy rain and "fell down in the valley and broke down in two pieces".

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Delhi-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing after engine glitch
1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing after engine glitch

India Today  

A Delhi-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing on Sunday after one of its engines shut down midair, according to airport sources. Flight 2820 took off from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at around 7 pm but returned an hour later after circling the city. We don't have the technical details, but the flight made an emergency landing," PTI …

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport reach Pune after 9 hours delay
1 month, 1 week ago

Passengers stranded at Kochi airport reach Pune after 9 hours delay

Hindustan Times  

After more than nine hours of ordeal, the Air India Express flight, which had left passengers stranded in Kochi, finally reached Pune airport at 4.30 am. Not only the Kochi-Pune flight but several flights of the Air India Express from Kochi airport to other destinations like Bengaluru and Kolkata got cancelled. Flight IX-2714 was scheduled to depart from Kochi airport …

Singapore scrambles fighter jets to escort Air India Express plane after bomb threat
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Singapore scrambles fighter jets to escort Air India Express plane after bomb threat

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Singapore’s military scrambled two fighter jets after an Air India Express plane bound for the Changi …

Air India Express pilot, cabin crew lauded for handling ‘tense moment’ after hydraulic failure
3 months ago

Air India Express pilot, cabin crew lauded for handling ‘tense moment’ after hydraulic failure

Hindustan Times  

An Air India Express flight with 141 people on board made a safe emergency landing at Tiruchirappalli airport on Friday evening, following a mid-air technical snag. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} "The crew followed all safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of every passenger during the emergency," said civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. “In the meantime, Air India Express has been advised …

120 passengers stranded on flight at Pune airport for 2 hours
5 months, 3 weeks ago

120 passengers stranded on flight at Pune airport for 2 hours

Hindustan Times  

Around 120 passengers were struck at the new terminal building of the Pune airport on Thursday after their Air India Express flight was cancelled due to technical issue. “We were onboard the Pune-Bhubaneswar Air India Express flight I5 320 for two hours from 2 pm to 4pm before being asked to deboard as it faced technical issues,” a flier said. …

Flight to Bengaluru grounded in Surat after stair truck collides with plane's wing: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Flight to Bengaluru grounded in Surat after stair truck collides with plane's wing: Report

Hindustan Times  

An Air India Express flight bound for Bengaluru via Delhi was grounded at Surat airport on Friday night after a passenger stair truck collided with the aircraft, damaging one of its wings, The Indian Express reported. The stair truck, moving towards the gate, struck the wing of the Air India Express flight, causing a sudden jolt for the 177 passengers …

Bengaluru - Kochi Air India Express flight catches fire in engine, makes an emergency landing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru - Kochi Air India Express flight catches fire in engine, makes an emergency landing

Hindustan Times  

An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing in Bengaluru airport after its engine caught fire post taking off on Saturday night. Bengaluru - Kochi Air India flight catches fire, makes an emergency landing The incident happened on a Kochi-bound flight minutes after taking off from Kempegowda International Airport. “On May 18, 2024, flight IX 1132 from Bengaluru to …

Emergency landing at Bengaluru airport: Air India Express flight catches fire, lands at airport with 179 onboard
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Emergency landing at Bengaluru airport: Air India Express flight catches fire, lands at airport with 179 onboard

Live Mint  

A Kochi-bound Air India Express flight from Bengaluru made an emergency landing at Bengaluru on May 18 after one of its engines caught fire, news agency PTI reported. We regret the inconvenience this has caused and are working to provide alternative arrangements for our guests to reach their destination as soon as possible.” The fire was noticed minutes after the …

Air India Express Flight from Bengaluru to Kochi Makes Emergency Landing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India Express Flight from Bengaluru to Kochi Makes Emergency Landing

News 18  

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi made an emergency landing at Bengaluru after a fire was noticed in one of the engines, the Bangalore International Airport Limited said on Sunday. All the passengers and crew were evacuated and no one was injured, the Air India Express said in a statement. “On May 18, 2024, IX 1132 from …

Bengaluru-Bound Air India Express Makes Emergency Landing In Tamil Nadu Due To Technical Glitch
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru-Bound Air India Express Makes Emergency Landing In Tamil Nadu Due To Technical Glitch

News 18  

A Bengaluru-bound Air India Express flight, carrying around 137 passengers, made an emergency landing in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli due to a technical glitch. An Air India Express spokesperson confirmed that the flight “was diverted to Tiruchirappalli due to a technical issue.” A replacement aircraft is being organised to operate the flight to Bengaluru. In a similar incident on Friday, a …

Air India Express Crisis: 5 Flights Cancelled in Kolkata; Efforts on to Get Back to Normalcy
8 months ago

Air India Express Crisis: 5 Flights Cancelled in Kolkata; Efforts on to Get Back to Normalcy

News 18  

Kolkata, May 10: Air India Express on Friday cancelled five flights on four routes from Kolkata as the airline is making efforts to get back to normalcy following the cabin crew-related crisis, an official said. The airline cancelled two flights between Kolkata and Hyderabad, one each to Chennai, Cochin and Ayodhya, an Air India Express spokesperson told PTI. Sources in …

Air India Express flights getting back to normality
8 months ago

Air India Express flights getting back to normality

The Hindu  

Air India Express cancelled two flights scheduled for May 9 from Kochi as the cabin crew strength did not appear to have returned to normal after they called in sick en masse on Wednesday. A spokesman for the airline operator said: “Air India Express is making every possible effort to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected …

Air India Express cabin crew ends strike, airline to take back termination letters
8 months ago

Air India Express cabin crew ends strike, airline to take back termination letters

Hindustan Times  

Air India Express cabin crew withdrew the strike after the airline agreed to look into issues raised by them, news agency PTI reported citing sources. Passengers had a hard time as Air India Express cancelled several flights on Wednesday and Thursday as its cabin crew went on a strike. After the meeting, Air India Express said: “We are pleased with …

Air India Express crisis: 'Sick' crew members laid off, flight disruptions continue | Top developments
8 months ago

Air India Express crisis: 'Sick' crew members laid off, flight disruptions continue | Top developments

Hindustan Times  

Air India Express has started laying off cabin crew members for Wednesday's “sick leaves” which forced the airline to cancel at least 86 flights on the day, and curtail its operations until May 13. FILE PHOTO: An Air India Express aircraft is displayed at Wings India 2024 aviation event at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad, India, January 18, 2024. The employees protest …

Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members for not reporting to work; cancels 85 flights today
8 months ago

Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members for not reporting to work; cancels 85 flights today

Live Mint  

Air India Express has sacked around 25 employees after they did not report to work on Wednesday, May 8. Air India Express cancels 85 flights today amid network disruption Air India Express has cancelled 85 flights amid network disruption on Thursday, May 9, and the combined entity of Air India Express and AIX Connect will operate 283 flights today. “Air …

Air India Express Lays Off Employees As Flight Cancellations Continue, Says Taking Steps To Ease Crisis
8 months ago

Air India Express Lays Off Employees As Flight Cancellations Continue, Says Taking Steps To Ease Crisis

News 18  

Air India Express terminated on Wednesday the contract of some senior cabin crew members who “reported sick” a day ago, even as the carrier continued to reel from flight cancellations 24 hours since the crisis began and said in a fresh statement that it was making efforts to mitigate the situation. According to CNBC, Air India Express further stated that …

Air India Express sacks 30 staffers over sick leave, gives ultimatum to others
8 months ago

Air India Express sacks 30 staffers over sick leave, gives ultimatum to others

India Today  

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has "terminated with immediate effect" the services of the 30 cabin crew members who went on mass sick leave without notice, which led to the cancellation of over 100 flights since Tuesday night, affecting around 15,000 passengers. In an ultimatum to the remaining cabin crew members reporting sick, Air India Express asked them to rejoin …

Submit report on flight cancellations: Aviation ministry to Air India Express
8 months, 1 week ago

Submit report on flight cancellations: Aviation ministry to Air India Express

Hindustan Times  

Stepping in after cancellation of multiple Air India Express flights led to chaos at airports across the country, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday directed the airline to submit a report on the cancellations, and to ensure facilities for passengers as per the norms laid down by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Additionally, the ministry asked the carrier, …

Air India Express cancels 86 flights as protesting cabin crew go on mass sick leave
8 months, 1 week ago

Air India Express cancels 86 flights as protesting cabin crew go on mass sick leave

Hindustan Times  

As many as 86 flights of the Air India Express were cancelled on Wednesday after several crew members of the airline went on mass ‘sick leaves’ in protest against the Tata management over the merger of AIX Connect, two officials aware of the matter confirmed. While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our …

Over 80 Air India Express Flights Cancelled After Crew's 'Mass Sick Leave', Aviation Ministry Seeks Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Over 80 Air India Express Flights Cancelled After Crew's 'Mass Sick Leave', Aviation Ministry Seeks Report

News 18  

Over 80 international and domestic flights of Air India Express were cancelled after the senior crew members of the airline went on mass ‘sick leave’. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the flights were cancelled due to shortage of Air India Express staff members as a section of them are reporting sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline. …

Air India Express to allow passengers to reschedule flights amid cabin crew ‘shortage’
8 months, 1 week ago

Air India Express to allow passengers to reschedule flights amid cabin crew ‘shortage’

Hindustan Times  

Air India Express has cancelled "scores of flights" due to a shortage of cabin crew members as a section of them are reporting sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline, according to sources. Late last month, a union representing a section of the Air India Express cabin crew alleged that the airline is being mismanaged and …

'Closely monitoring the situation...': US after San Francisco-bound Air India flight diverted to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

'Closely monitoring the situation...': US after San Francisco-bound Air India flight diverted to Russia

India TV News  

Air India flight: After a San Francisco-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Russia, the United States said that it is "closely monitoring" the situation. Air India flight diverted to Magadan in Russia Earlier on Tuesday, a San Francisco-bound Air India flight from Delhi was diverted to Magadan in Russia due to an engine glitch. "Air India flight …

Air India Express flight diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after tail strike
1 year, 10 months ago

Air India Express flight diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after tail strike

Live Mint  

After a suspected tail strike during take-off, a Dammam-bound Air India Express flight from Kozhikode was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram international airport on Friday. The flight Air India Express flight IX 385 with 168 passengers landed safely at Thiruvananthapuram airport after which the authorities withdrew the full emergency. Air India released a statement informing about the incident and said the flight …

Air India flight to Dammam makes emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram
1 year, 10 months ago

Air India flight to Dammam makes emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram

India Today  

An Air India Kozhikode - Dammam flight with nearly 168 passengers made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport after it developed a technical snag on Friday. According to a statement by Air India, “Air India Express flight IX 385 on Kozhikode-Dammam route diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to suspected tail strike while taking off from Kozhikode airport. There were 168 passengers …

Abu Dhabi-Calicut Air India Express flight engine catches fire, all passengers safe
1 year, 11 months ago

Abu Dhabi-Calicut Air India Express flight engine catches fire, all passengers safe

India TV News  

In yet another incident of aircraft malfunctions, a fire was detected on the engine of a Calicut-bound Air India Express flight leading it to make an emergency landing at the Abu Dhabi airport on Friday, Air India officials said. "Soon after taking off and climbing to 1,000 feet, the pilot detected a flame in one of the engines and decided …

Brief emergency declared at Cochin airport over suspected hydraulic failure in Air India Express flight
1 year, 11 months ago

Brief emergency declared at Cochin airport over suspected hydraulic failure in Air India Express flight

India Today  

A full emergency was declared briefly at the Cochin International Airport here Sunday evening as an Air India Express flight from Sharjah experienced suspected hydraulic failure during landing, a CIAL spokesperson said. All 183 passengers and six crew members onboard flight IX 412 were safe, an Air India Express spokesperson said. An Air India Express spokesperson said later in a …

Air India Express flight with 145 people catches fire in Muscat; all evacuated
2 years, 4 months ago

Air India Express flight with 145 people catches fire in Muscat; all evacuated

Hindustan Times  

All passengers were evacuated from a Muscat-Cochin Air India Express flight plane on slides after smoke started coming out of the plane at the Muscat International Airport on Wednesday. The Air India Express flight at the Muscat International Airport on Wednesday. 2 of Air India Express flight on the runway at Muscat airport. Air India Express was launched as a …

Air India Express flight with 182 Indians evacuated from Ukraine lands in Mumbai
2 years, 10 months ago

Air India Express flight with 182 Indians evacuated from Ukraine lands in Mumbai

The Hindu  

An Air India Express flight carrying 182 Indian nationals evacuated from war-torn Ukraine landed here from the Romanian capital Bucharest on Tuesday, March 1 morning, an airline spokesperson said. An aircraft to bring back Indian nationals from Ukraine had left from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for Bucharest on Monday. Second flight to Mumbai This is the second evacuation …

Air India Express in focus as Tatas buy Air India
3 years, 3 months ago

Air India Express in focus as Tatas buy Air India

The Hindu  

With the Tata Group taking over Air India, the operations of the budget airline Air India Express is also expected to undergo revolutionary changes shortly. Air India Express has 1,434 employees and was operating 651 scheduled departures per week before COVID-19 travel restrictions. Significantly, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, which probed the Air India Express crash at Calicut Airport in …

Kozhikode-bound Air India Express Flight Diverted to Kochi Airport After Facing Tyre Issue
3 years, 9 months ago

Kozhikode-bound Air India Express Flight Diverted to Kochi Airport After Facing Tyre Issue

News 18  

A Kozhikode-bound Air India Express flight from Riyadh was diverted and landed at the International Airport here in the wee hours of Sunday after the pilot detected a fault in one of its tyres mid-air, sources said here. The decision of the pilot to divert the flight to Kochi proved right as its faulty tyre burst immediately after the passengers …

Air India Express plane hits electric pole while taxiing at Vijayawada airport; passengers safe
3 years, 10 months ago

Air India Express plane hits electric pole while taxiing at Vijayawada airport; passengers safe

Firstpost  

The aircraft had been grounded even as the authorities were making alternative arrangements for flying the 45 passengers to Tiruchirappalli later tonight, airport sources said Amaravati: A Boeing aircraft of Air India Express suffered minor damage on its right wing after it hit an electric pole while taxiing on the runway at the Vijayawada airport on Saturday evening, but all …

Part of the Debris of Air India Express Flight Removed from Accident Site Near Karipur Airport
4 years, 2 months ago

Part of the Debris of Air India Express Flight Removed from Accident Site Near Karipur Airport

News 18  

Part of the debris of the Air India Express plane that crashed at nearby Karipur airport on August 7, killing 21 people, was on Friday shifted from the accident site for facilitating a thorough probe, airport authorities said. Twenty one people, including the pilot and co-pilot, were killed when the AIE flight from Dubai with 190 people on board overshot …

Air India Express to Receive Rs 374 Crore For Loss of Aircraft in Kozhikode Runway Accident
4 years, 4 months ago

Air India Express to Receive Rs 374 Crore For Loss of Aircraft in Kozhikode Runway Accident

News 18  

The Air India Express will get about Rs 374 crore towards the loss of its Dubai-Kozhikode aircraft in the accident in Kozhikode airport last month, a senior insurance industry official said. “The total claim amount to be paid to Air India Express for loss of aircraft/hull will be about $51 million. The claim payment to Air India Express will be …

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Air India Pilot Unions Seek Meeting with Hardeep Puri to Discuss Flight Safety
4 years, 5 months ago

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Air India Pilot Unions Seek Meeting with Hardeep Puri to Discuss Flight Safety

News 18  

The two leading pilot unions of Air India on Thursday sought a meeting with Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to discuss matters related to working conditions and flight safety, six days after the plane crash in Kozhikode that killed 18 people. An Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 people, including a six-member crew, overshot the tabletop runway during …

Kozhikode plane crash: Air India Express says 85 recovered passengers discharged from hospitals
4 years, 5 months ago

Kozhikode plane crash: Air India Express says 85 recovered passengers discharged from hospitals

Firstpost  

The Centre had earlier said that 149 people had been admitted to hospitals, 23 were discharged, and three were critically injured New Delhi: Air India Express on Wednesday said 85 passengers injured in the plane crash in Kozhikode have been discharged from hospitals after “obtaining complete fitness”. Air India Express is a wholly owned subsidiary of national carrier Air India. …

85 Passengers Injured in Kozhikode Plane Crash Discharged from Hospitals, Says Air India Express
4 years, 5 months ago

85 Passengers Injured in Kozhikode Plane Crash Discharged from Hospitals, Says Air India Express

News 18  

Air India Express on Wednesday said 85 passengers injured in the plane crash in Kozhikode have been discharged from hospitals after "obtaining complete fitness". Air India Express is a wholly owned subsidiary of national carrier Air India. The Air India Express flight from Dubai with 190 people on board, including a six-member crew, overshot the tabletop runway during landing at …

Wreckage of crashed Air India Express plane captured in satellite images
4 years, 5 months ago

Wreckage of crashed Air India Express plane captured in satellite images

India Today  

The wreckage of the ill-fated Air India Express flight 1344 which took off from Dubai and crash-landed at Kozhikode airport on August 7 has been captured in satellite images. Air India Express Fight IX-1344 from Dubai to Calicut International Airport was carrying 190 passengers when it crash-landed after skidding off the runway. "Initial collection of evidences is in progress for …

DGCA Bars Use of Wide-body Aircraft at Kozhikode This Monsoon after Air India Crash That Killed 18
4 years, 5 months ago

DGCA Bars Use of Wide-body Aircraft at Kozhikode This Monsoon after Air India Crash That Killed 18

News 18  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has barred the operation of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode airport this monsoon "out of abundant caution", a senior official said on Tuesday, adding that the regulator will conduct a special audit of airports that receive heavy rains. The decision was taken four days after a narrow-body B737 aircraft of Air India Express with 190 …

Air India pilot unions demand removal of DGCA chief over 'amateurish view' on Kozhikode crash
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India pilot unions demand removal of DGCA chief over 'amateurish view' on Kozhikode crash

India Today  

Two leading pilot unions of Air India on Tuesday said DGCA chief Arun Kumar must be immediately replaced with a suitable candidate with substantial knowledge of the aviation sector and operational experience as his comments on news channels reveal a total lack of technical know-how and an "amateurish view" of the Kozhikode plane crash. On another news channel, Kumar stated …

DGCA bars use of wide-body aircraft during monsoon in Kozhikode after 18 killed in Air India crash
4 years, 5 months ago

DGCA bars use of wide-body aircraft during monsoon in Kozhikode after 18 killed in Air India crash

India Today  

The DGCA has barred the operation of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode airport this monsoon "out of abundant caution", a senior official said, adding that the aviation regulator will conduct a special audit of airports that receive heavy rains. The decision was taken four days after a narrow-body B737 aircraft of Air India Express with 190 people on board overshot the …

Kozhikode plane crash: Air India Express hires US-based firm to recover baggage
4 years, 5 months ago

Kozhikode plane crash: Air India Express hires US-based firm to recover baggage

India TV News  

Air India Express said on Monday that it has contracted a US-based company to recover and restore the baggage of the crew and passengers of its plane that crashed in Kozhikode. Air India Express said in a statement that Kenyon International specialises in the recovery of baggage in case of a major accident. A total of 56 passengers injured due …

Repatriation of Indian Citizens Will Go On Despite Kozhikode Airport Mishap, Says Aviation Minister
4 years, 5 months ago

Repatriation of Indian Citizens Will Go On Despite Kozhikode Airport Mishap, Says Aviation Minister

News 18  

In the aftermath of the Air India Express plane crash that killed 18 people, Union Civil Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said the Vande Bharat Mission for evacuating stranded Indians across the globe amid the pandemic will continue with the "same undaunted spirit". He also hailed the "undaunted spirit" of the aviation professionals and people of Kerala as, …

Volunteers Who Were Quarantined After Helping in Air India Rescue Op Earn Kerala Police's Respect
4 years, 5 months ago

Volunteers Who Were Quarantined After Helping in Air India Rescue Op Earn Kerala Police's Respect

News 18  

Following the tragic crash of Dubai-Calicut Air India Express Flight AI-IX1344, which skid off the runway in Kozikhode, scores of locals wearing masks and gloves volunteered for the rescue operations well before authorities could reach the spot. "Kerala Police offers a Congratulatory Salute to the Brave Souls who were at the fore front of the rescue operation at the Plane …

14 Onboard Ill-fated Air India Express Flight Critical, Black Box Being Probed to Determine Crash Cause
4 years, 5 months ago

14 Onboard Ill-fated Air India Express Flight Critical, Black Box Being Probed to Determine Crash Cause

News 18  

The condition of at least 14 passengers of the ill-fated Air India Express flight that crashed while attempting to land at the Karipur airport here,remains critical, Malappuram District Collector K Gopalakrishnan said on Sunday. Eighteen people, including the pilot and co-pilot of the AIE flight from Dubai lost their lives, when it overshot the tabletop runway at the airport here …

Air India Express says Aug 7 plane crash investigation underway, to share more info soon
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India Express says Aug 7 plane crash investigation underway, to share more info soon

India TV News  

The ongoing investigation in the Air India Express flight IX-1344 that crash-landed on Friday evening at Calicut International Airport is continuing and will take some time before it is completed, Air India Express said in a statement. Updated information will also be posted on the Air India Express Limited website www.airindiaexpress.in" Image Source : ANI Air India Express Limited statement …

Air India plane crash: What happened minutes after flight crash-landed on tabletop runway at Kozhikode airport
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India plane crash: What happened minutes after flight crash-landed on tabletop runway at Kozhikode airport

India TV News  

Air India Express plane with 190 onboard that crashed on Friday evening while attempting landing amid heavy rains at Kerala's Kozhikode airport has so far claimed 18 lives including both the pilots. According to NDTV, it has accessed details of what happened in the first 5 minutes after the Air India Express flight crashed at 7:40 pm and fell 35-feet …

Air India Express Once Ranked Kozhikode Among 'Most Beautiful Airports in India'
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India Express Once Ranked Kozhikode Among 'Most Beautiful Airports in India'

News 18  

Four years ago, Air India Express mentioned Kozhikode international airport in a list of India's most beautiful airports and runways. Listing out some of the most beautiful airports and runways located in places that are even more picturesque, Air India Express mentioned about Kozhikode airport. It is located in Karipur, about 25 km from Malappuram and 28 km from Kozhikode …

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Mortal Remains of 16 Passengers Handed Over to Families
4 years, 5 months ago

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Mortal Remains of 16 Passengers Handed Over to Families

News 18  

Air India Express said on Sunday that the mortal remains of the 16 passengers who lost their lives in the Kozhikode plane crash had been handed over to their families. The mortal remains of pilot-in-command Deepak Vasanth Sathe have already been taken to the Cochin International Airport, from where it would be taken to Mumbai later in the day, the …

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Airlines Staff Gather at Delhi Airport to Pay Respect to Deceased Co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar
4 years, 5 months ago

Kozhikode Plane Crash: Airlines Staff Gather at Delhi Airport to Pay Respect to Deceased Co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar

News 18  

Around 200 pilots and ground staff of various airlines gathered at the airport and paid their respects when the mortal remains of co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar, who died in the Kozhikode flight crash, reached Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. Pilot-in-command Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe, 58, and co-pilot Captain Akhilesh Kumar, 32, were the ones operating the Air …

AI plane touched down 1 km away from runway threshold
4 years, 5 months ago

AI plane touched down 1 km away from runway threshold

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ill-fated Air India Express flight IX-1344 which crash-landed at Kozhikode airport in Kerala on Friday evening killing 18 people on board had touched down near taxiway ‘C’ which is approximately a distance of 1000 m from the beginning of runway 10 which has a total length of 2,700 m, the Airports Authority of India said. Citing information …

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