Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.

Air India has faced numerous deadly incidents, including the recent crash of flight 171, which killed 241, and past tragedies like the 1985 bombing and 2020 crash.

Incredible new footage shows the sole survivor of the devastating Air India crash walking away calmly from the wreckage — as the aircraft explodes in a huge fireball behind him.

Indian authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters after identifying some through DNA tests.

DNA tests have verified the identities of 119 victims who died on June 12 after an Air India flight AI1717 crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off, reported ANI. Dr Rakesh Joshi, superintendent of the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital confirmed that efforts were still ongoing to identify the more than 270 victims of the plane crash.

Authorities and insurers have launched on-site camps and helpdesks at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to ensure quick and compassionate settlement of insurance claims.

Akash Patni, resting near his family's tea stall, tragically among those killed in the crash that shook Ahmedabad in India. His family mourned him.

In the video, the woman is seen smiling and giggling as she films the interior of an Air India flight. Her demeanor, given the video's context, has provoked strong reactions on social media.