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Ahmedabad, June 14 (IANS) An American lawyer representing more than 130 people affected by the crash of Air India Flight 171 has submitted flight simulator test data to aviation authorities in the United States and the United Kingdom, arguing that the findings may challenge elements of the timeline set out in the preliminary investigation report into the disaster.In a letter dated June 11, D. Michael Andrews, associated with Beasley Allen Law Firm in Montgomery, Alabama, said he had provided the…

Washington, March 7 (IANS) The United States has granted Air India an amended foreign air carrier permit, allowing the airline to operate passenger, cargo, and charter flights between India and the United States.The US Department of Transportation issued the final order this week, concluding its review. No objections were filed within the period allowed for public comments.Officials said the Department had earlier invited interested parties to file objections within 21 days if they opposed the p…