As India makes a thorough sweep of its fleet, the United States has already made a decision on Boeing 787s in use around the country. Officials from the U.S. determined they have not seen any immediate safety data that would require halting Boeing 787 flights following the accident, according to Reuters .

Gatwick Airport have issued a statement following the devastating Air India plane crash earlier today in India

The mood was sombre as people learned of the crash in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mr Kidwai said the crash happened in the Meghani Nagar area at 1.38pm local time (9.08am BST). The plane reportedly rose over 400ft before crashing into the built up area. Emergency teams have been activated at Ahmedabad airport. This is the first crash involving a Boeing 787 aircraft, according to the Aviation Safety Network database.

The emergency landing comes just days after a deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shocked the nation. At least 279 killed in one of the world's worst plane crashes in decades.

King Charles has made a statement after an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India,.

An Air India plane with more than 200 people on board crashed near the airport in India's city of Ahmedabad, the airline and police officials said.