Shares of North American airplane producer Boeing fell 8% in pre-market commerce on NASDAQ after an Air India plane crashed close to Gujarat’s Ahmedabad airport Thursday (June 12, 2025). The personal service knowledgeable that the London-bound Boeing 787-7 plane had 242 passengers and crew members mixed on board. At about 8:15 a.m. ET, the Virginia-headquartered producer’s scrips had been buying and selling 7.71% decrease at $197.50. Markets are to open at 9 a.m. ET (round 6:30 p.m. IST).
In an announcement, Boeing knowledgeable that it was in contact with Air India, additional affirming that it was prepared to increase assist to the personal service. “Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected,” the assertion added.
The London-bound airplane crashed inside minutes after it took off from Ahmedabad airport at 1:38 p.m. The precise cause for the crash has not been learnt but.
Read: Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crash Live Updates
News company PTI nevertheless learnt from senior officers that the plane gave a mayday name to ATC after departing from Ahmedabad airport. Thereafter, the ATC obtained no response to their calls. “Immediately after departure from Runway 23, the Aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site,” the official added.
The personal service has acknowledged that the plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew members mixed, together with 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian nationwide and seven Portuguese nationals.
Published – June 12, 2025 04:47 pm IST
