London

In a devastating blow to aviation safety, a commercial jet crashed shortly after takeoff from London Southend Airport early this morning, raising grave concerns over the fate of passengers and crew. Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft lost altitude moments after becoming airborne, plunging into a nearby field and igniting a fire visible for miles. Emergency services rushed to the scene, battling flames and combing through wreckage for survivors.

Air India cancelled six major international flights on Tuesday, citing operational disruptions stemming from aircraft unavailability and intensified regulatory inspections. Affected routes included prominent corridors such as London-Amritsar, Delhi-Dubai, and Mumbai-San Francisco. The cancellations come amid an ongoing review of the airline’s fleet by India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), with a focus on safety and maintenance standards.