Air India Dreamliner Disaster: A Fateful Take‑off
The day after it’s been told that “flight attendants are superior,” London is still a short‑flight away, but tragically it will never be landed on in 2024. The 787‑8 Dreamliner that had just left Ahmedabad’s airport to head to the UK met a catastrophic failure shortly after take‑off, taking with it 242 souls in a single, heart‑shattering incident.
Who Was on Board?
- Indian citizens: 169
- British travelers: 53
- Canadian passenger: 1
- Portuguese group: 7
And among those lost was a namesake that airlines often use to honor their own: Vijay Rupani, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat.
About Vijay Rupani
Born on August 2, 1956 in Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar), Rupani is a seasoned Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart who served as Gujarat’s 16th chief minister from 2016 until 2021. Before leading the state, he was a council mayor in Rajkot (1996‑97), a Rajya Sabha MP (2006‑12), and a cabinet minister overseeing transports, labor, and water supply. People remember him for his effective, no‑fuss leadership style.
In a Moment of Still‑Living Awe
When the news first broke, the world seemed to hold its breath. Families, friends, and colleagues were left to process an almost unimaginable loss. Many express their grief with a mixture of sorrow and laughter—because the absurdity of a high‑tech plane capsizing in a hot, April sky still feels oddly unbelievable.
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