A Pawan Hans helicopter crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Tuesday morning, shortly after taking off from Port Blair. The chopper was carrying two crew members and five passengers, all of whom were rescued safely without any injuries. Details of the Incident The…
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AAIB Updates Probe into Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) Baramati Crash
The investigation into the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) accident at Baramati on January 28, 2026, is progressing under strict international and domestic aviation safety protocols, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said on Wednesday. The probe is being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in accordance with the Aircraft…
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AAIB Update on Baramati Learjet Crash Probe
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a detailed update on its ongoing probe into the Learjet 45 aircraft (VT-SSK) accident that occurred at Baramati on January 28, 2026. The Bureau confirmed that the investigation is being conducted strictly in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents)…
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AAIB Says AI-171 Probe Ongoing, Media Reports Speculative
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has firmly clarified that the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident is still ongoing and has not been finalised. The aviation safety regulator cautioned that recent media reports claiming that conclusions had already been reached are speculative and inaccurate. The bureau emphasised…
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NTH–STQC Collaboration Boosts Drone Testing and Certification
In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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Air India Begins Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Inspections
Air India has launched a precautionary, fleet-wide inspection of fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft after a pilot reported a malfunction during a recent international flight, airline sources confirmed on Tuesday. The move underscores heightened safety vigilance amid ongoing scrutiny of aircraft systems following past incidents involving…
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One-Hand Bag Rule Vital Amid Power Bank Fire Risks on Flights
New Delhi: Aviation safety experts have underlined the urgent need to strictly enforce the one hand bag rule for air passengers, following rising concerns over lithium battery and power bank fire incidents on board aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently barred the use of power banks…
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Air India Pilot Grounded in Canada Over Alcohol Test
Air India faced a last-minute flight disruption after one of its pilots was offloaded before departure following two failed breathalyzer tests at Vancouver International Airport. The incident, reported on December 23, 2025, affected Flight AI186 en route to Delhi via Vienna. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) flagged the pilot…
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Swift Restoration of Airline Operations MoCA Update
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) today issued a comprehensive update on recovery measures following the recent IndiGo operational crisis, saying that domestic air services are stabilising quickly and that passenger convenience and rights remain the government’s foremost concern. The ministry outlined steps including a temporary fare cap, accelerated refunds,…
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Govt Acts After IndiGo Disruption Minister’s Statement
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has moved quickly to contain the fallout from widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. In a statement issued on 5 December, Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders have been placed…