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The aircraft was completely destroyed, with debris scattered over a one-kilometre area. New Delhi: Seven people on board an air ambulance in Jharkhand were killed after worsening weather triggered a rapid sequence of events, causing the aircraft to go down just minutes after its last contact with air traffic control. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in its initial findings into the February 23 crash, has reconstructed the final moments of the Redbird Airways flight. The repo ...Read More >
Global airlines are facing a growing concern as GPS spoofing and jamming incidents rise, demanding increased pilot vigilance. IATA data shows a significant increase in GPS loss rates, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. These interferences, often a byproduct of military activities, are impacting major airports worldwide, including in India. Rising incidents of flights facing GPS spoofing and jamming have become a growing concern, with pilots required to stay more alert, accord ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), November 13 (ANI): The Central government informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that the investigation into the Air India Ahmedabad crash is being conducted by Indian authorities, in accordance with the mandate laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Solicitor General of India (SGI) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, submitted that the victims of the crash include foreign nationals as well. This, Mehta added, requires the investigation to ...Read More >
New Delhi will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting for the first time from October 28-31, bringing together approximately 90 aircraft accident investigators. The event, hosted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), aims to foster expertise sharing and strengthen cooperation in accident investigations across the region. India will host the Asia-Pacific region's aircraft accident investigators' meeting for the first time in the national capital fro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), on behalf of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will host a four-day Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting, along with a workshop from October 28-31. Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu is scheduled to inaugurate the event. According to an official statement by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the APAC-AIG meeting is held annually, and International Civil Aviation Organisation (IC ...Read More >
India's skies have grown busier than ever. India has emerged as the world's third-largest domestic aviation market. The number of airports increased from 74 in 2014 to 163 in 2025. Meanwhile, as India celebrates hundred years of independence in 2047, the government's vision is to increase airports to 350-400 by then. The aviation sector is also one of the fastest-growing sectors in India's economy, contributing through air transport services and indirectly through tourism, trade, logistics, and ...Read More >
The father of an Air India pilot killed in a June crash has petitioned India's Supreme Court for an independent investigation, arguing the current probe unfairly focuses on pilot error. He seeks a new panel of aviation experts to examine technical and procedural causes, challenging the government's handling of the disaster. The 91-year-old father of the Air India pilot in a June crash that killed 260 has asked India's Supreme Court to order an independent investigation that takes into account c ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The investigation into the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI171 by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is facing legal challenges. A second case, this time a writ petition, has been filed before the Supreme Court of India demanding an independent, judicially monitored inquiry into the loss of the Boeing 787-8 (VT-ANB) on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives.The petition was filed by Pushkaraj Sabharwal, father of the deceased pilot Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, an ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a historic move for Indian aviation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8, 2025, according to senior government officials. The greenfield airport is expected to transform air travel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthen India's global aviation presence. With NMIA set to begin operations, Mumbai will become one of the few global cities -- alongside London, New York, and Tokyo -- to operate two major internati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India has been re-elected to the council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) with a "stronger mandate." The election took place on Sept 27, 2025 during the 42nd ICAO assembly session at Montreal and India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 polls. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: "Proud to share that India has been re-elected to ICAO council with its highest-ever mandate for the 2025-28 term. Global support for India's membership reflects our rising ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ): India has been re-elected to Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a specialised UN agency, with the part comprising states making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. India secured more votes than its victory in the last elections held in 2022, reflecting the growing confidence among member states in New D ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30 (UNI) India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialised UN agency. The election took place on September 27, during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session, being held in Montreal, an official statement said. The Part II comprises of states making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. India secured more votes as compared to the 2022 elections, reflecting t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Monday wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation demanding the constitution of a Court of Inquiry (Judicial Probe) into the investigation of the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI 171 on June 12, 2025. Also Read | Congress Working Committee Meet 2025: Mallikarjun Kharge Attacks Centre, Says Modi Government Failed on Economy and Diplomacy (Watch Videos). In a formal letter dated September 22, addressed to the Civil Av ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The deadline set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for airlines and other stakeholders to respond to its advisory on the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for pilots ends on Monday, so Air India has decided to adopt the new system. However, a leading pilot association has said that the system in its present form raises serious concerns. The FRMS places responsibility on airlines to ensure strong reporting mechanisms and maintain schedules that give cockpit crew ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Fresh studies indicate that there is no threat from water birds to aircraft at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). However, environmentalists have called for the prompt notification of wetlands to facilitate the conservation of biodiversity in the city. The water birds moving across the wetlands tend to fly at lower heights than the flight path of the aircraft, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) reported after studying avian species' behavioural patterns at ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) In a significant milestone for India's clean energy journey, the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has become the first in the country to earn the esteemed ISCC CORSIA certification for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Panipat Refinery. "The certification, a prerequisite for commercial SAF production, represents a significant advancement in India's capability for the production, certification and distribution of SAF," the company said in a statemen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved the Rules of Legal Education, Moratorium (Three-Year Moratorium) 2025, which will remain in force for three years once published. Under this moratorium, no new law colleges will be set up or granted approval anywhere in India. Existing institutions will also not be allowed to start new sections, courses, or batches without prior written permission from the BCI. Pending applications that have already reached the fina ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 14, 2025: With an agenda of clean energy initiatives, the state-run Oil PSU Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has become the first entity in the nation to receive the prestigious ISCC CORSIA Certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production at Panipat Refinery. This certification acts as the primary objective for commercial SAF production and represents a significant advancement in the capability for the production, certification and distribution of SAF. This milest ...Read More >
First announced on June 19, the "Safety Pause" involved a temporary reduction in flights to facilitate more thorough pre-flight inspections and to accommodate airspace restrictions in the regionSource : ANI Air India's international operations are set to be fully restored by October 1, 2025, following a voluntary "Safety Pause" that began in June. CEO Campbell Wilson confirmed the phased resumption started on August 1, after flight AI171 experienced an incident that prompted the airline to temp ...Read More >
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has called for restraint from the public and international media as it investigates the recent Air India crash which authorities have described as one of the most devastating aviation incidents in recent years. Last month, an Air India Boeing 787 crashed at Ahmedabad killing 270 people. Initial findings by AAIB said that the fuel switches were cut off seconds after taking off. The report also mentioned that there was confusion among the two ...Read More >
ALPA India urges inclusion in the investigation of the Air India crash that killed 260, advocating for transparency and adherence to global norms. The AAIB cautioned against speculation, emphasizing the need for a thorough probe. ALPA highlights the importance of pilot association involvement in such cases. The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has called for its inclusion as an observer in the ongoing investigation into the tragic Air India plane crash that resulted in 260 fata ...Read More >
The Pilots Association reiterated their request to participate as observers, citing global best practices and ICAO Annex 13, emphasizing their commitment to aviation safety and supporting the AAIB's fact-finding mission. New Delhi: The Airline Pilots' Association - India (ALPA-I) on Friday welcomed recent statement by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India regarding the tragic accident in Ahmedabad involving Air India Flight VT-ANB that killed 260 people on June 12. ALPA-I s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Congress accused the CBI on Friday of going soft in its probe against Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Chairman Montu Patel in an alleged multi-crore-rupee scam. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters here, Rajya Sabha MP and party spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil alleged that the CBI did not present all the facts before the court that led to Patel getting interim protection from arrest. He said it took the Central Bureau o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): The Airline Pilots' Association - India (ALPA-I) on Friday welcomed recent statement by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India regarding the tragic accident in Ahmedabad involving Air India Flight VT-ANB that killed 260 people on June 12. ALPA-I said AAIB's appeal to the media and public to refrain from speculation is a vital step in protecting the integrity of the investigative process. 'We thank the AAIB for addressing public concerns and ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India on Thursday issued a strong appeal to the public and media, raising concerns about "selective and unverified reporting" by certain international outlets in the aftermath of the ill-fated Air India 171 crash that took 260 people. The AAIB, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, reaffirmed that the investigation into the Air India crash is being conducted in a "rigorous and most professional manner in accordance with the ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), July 17 (ANI): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India on Thursday issued a strong appeal to the public and media, raising concerns about "selective and unverified reporting" by certain international outlets in the aftermath of the ill-fated Air India 171 crash that took 260 people. The AAIB, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, reaffirmed that the investigation into the Air India crash is being conducted in a "rigorous and most professional manner in acco ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), July 17 (ANI): The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India on Thursday issued a strong appeal to the public and media, raising concerns about selective and unverified reporting by certain international outlets in the aftermath of the ill-fated Air India 171 crash that took 260 people. The AAIB, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, reaffirmed that the investigation into the Air India crash is being conducted in a rigorous and most professional manner in accorda ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14: The USA's Federal Aviation Administration has informed civil aviation authorities of other countries that fuel control switch designs, including the locking feature, installed in Boeing planes, including the Dreamliner involved in the Air India crash at Ahmedabad, are safe. The US aviation safety regulator has stated that no airworthiness directive is deemed necessary for Boeing operators at this time, according to an NDTV Profit report. Such directives are issued to mandate ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India replaced the Throttle Control Module (TCM) of the crashed Boeing 787-8 plane twice in the last six years following a directive from Boeing in 2019, according to sources. TCM includes fuel control switches, which have come to focus in the ongoing probe into the fatal crash as these switches were cut off immediately after takeoff of the ill-fated London-bound Dreamliner VT-ANB that crashed in Ahmedabad June 12. The replacement of the TCM twice -- in 2019 and 2023 -- was ment ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The preliminary findings into the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash at Ahmedabad are not enough to determine the exact cause of the accident, and investigators should not draw conclusions at this stage, former Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Director, Group Captain Aurobindo Handa, has said. The Air India flight AI171 crashed just seconds after taking off into a medical college hostel building, killing 241 passengers and crew on board the pl ...Read More >
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