The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in New Delhi has successfully retrieved and downloaded black box data from the crashed Air India Flight AI-171. Using advanced tools like a "golden chassis," the team confirmed data integrity. The probe, led by AAIB, includes experts from the Indian Air Force, HAL, the U.S. NTSB, Boeing, and GE. This international effort aims to uncover the cause of the crash that killed 241 people and enhance future aviation safety.

Axiom Mission 4 marks a historic milestone as Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the second Indian national to travel to space after 40 years. Launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, the Ax-4 mission includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary — all visiting the ISS for the first time. As a mission pilot, Shukla plays a key role in the 14-day research-driven mission. From cutting-edge microgravity experiments to India’s rising presence in global space exploration, here’s all about the Axiom 4 mission.