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Alex Macheras

@alexinair

Aviation Analyst, Consultant. Broadcasting #Aviation News @LBC @SkyNews @BBC @AlJazeera @ITV ✈️ Columnist Gulf-Times 🎧 Host of ‘On-Air’ Podcast 🎙️

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The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.

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We are shocked and saddened to learn of the accident involving #AI171. Our thoughts and prayers are with the passengers and crew, their families and loved ones, and those affected by the accident.

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'For the industry to be witnessing the first ever fatal accident of an aircraft with an impeccable safety record...is quite unprecedented.' Aviation analyst @AlexInAir updates James O'Brien after the Air India Dreamliner crash.

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Globally, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet operates approx 2,100 flights per day, carrying almost half a million passengers daily

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The NTSB will be leading a team of US investigators travelling to India to assist the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau with its investigation into the crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in Ahmedabad, India, Thursday.

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Live on BBC News (UK): Today’s Air India 787 crash is one of the worst accidents in modern aviation history, involving a Boeing jet type that has never been involved in a fatal accident. A tragedy for so many, and a new crisis for Boeing. #AI171

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BREAKING: Jordan has closed its airspace following Israel’s strikes on Iran. Jordan News Agency said the temporary measure is out of concern for any dangers related to the escalation in the region. Follow AP's live updates. apnews.com/live/israel-ir…

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Following US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, commercial traffic in the region is operating as it has since new airspace restrictions were put into place last week. Image from 01:45 UTC 22 June.

Following US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, commercial traffic in the region is operating as it has since new airspace restrictions were put into place last week. 

Image from 01:45 UTC 22 June.
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Middle Eastern airspace — especially over Iran and Iraq — is one of the most critical aviation corridors in the world. It’s the direct bridge between Europe & Asia. When it closes, the ripple effects are felt around the world. Flights are pushed further south. Routes become

Middle Eastern airspace — especially over Iran and Iraq — is one of the most critical aviation corridors in the world. It’s the direct bridge between Europe & Asia. When it closes, the ripple effects are felt around the world. 

Flights are pushed further south. Routes become
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🟢 Iraqi airspace has reopened and flights are now transiting. flightradar24.com/multiview/3af3… 🟡 Iranian airspace is now open to international arrivals and departures to/from Tehran with prior permission.

🟢 Iraqi airspace has reopened and flights are now transiting.
flightradar24.com/multiview/3af3…

🟡 Iranian airspace is now open to international arrivals and departures to/from Tehran with prior permission.
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In an open letter to passengers, Gulf carrier Qatar Airways CEO reveals approx 20,000 passengers were onboard diverted flights as airspace shut due to Iran missile strikes on US base. 10,000 pax were already in the HIA terminal - an unprecedented crisis qatarairways.com/press-releases…