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Air India’s New Owners Were Trying to Revamp Carrier Before Crash

Management installed by the Tata Group had spent three years struggling to undo a reputation for shoddy operations earned during decades of state ownership.

By Alex Travelli

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Air India: Is There a Safest Seat in a Plane Crash?

With all eyes on the sole survivor of Air India Flight 171, aviation insiders say that in an air catastrophe, “all bets are off” and seat choice matters little.

By Gabe Castro-Root

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What Caused the Air India Plane Crash?

Safety experts said investigators will be looking at why and how the plane started descending during its take off.

By Niraj Chokshi and Christine Chung

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Boeing 787 Crash in India Brings Fresh Scrutiny to Plane Maker’s Safety Record

The accident happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

By The New York Times