Air India Plane Crash: Government appeals for caution, AAIB requests responsible media coverage

Air India Plane Crash: Government appeals for caution, AAIB requests responsible media coverage

The government of India has issued an appeal regarding the recent Air India incident, urging the public and media to exercise caution and responsibility in reporting. They request that people await the full investigation report, allowing authorities to conduct a thorough probe and preventing the spread of misinformation. This will ensure a fair and accurate…

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DGCA carries out special safety review across Delhi, Mumbai, other major airports—Corrective action in 7 days

DGCA carries out special safety review across Delhi, Mumbai, other major airports—Corrective action in 7 days

The country’s aviation regulator said on Tuesday that it has kicked off a special exercise carrying safety reviews at major airports in the country, in a bid to promote aviation safety. As part of the exercise, which comes in the wake of the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) authorities…

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Air India Kanishka (Flight 182) Bombing: India joins Ireland & Canada in remembering victims; world needs to unite against terrorism, says Union Minister

Air India Kanishka (Flight 182) Bombing: India joins Ireland & Canada in remembering victims; world needs to unite against terrorism, says Union Minister

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday that the world needs to come together not only in isolated episodes of solemn mourning but also in collective, proactive efforts to combat terrorism. The minister was speaking at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing in Ahakista, Cork, Ireland. Calling on…

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 241 killed, 1 survivor; PM Modi visits site, meets injured victims, DNA identification underway

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 241 killed, 1 survivor; PM Modi visits site, meets injured victims, DNA identification underway

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: In one of the worst aviation disasters in recent Indian history, Air India confirmed that 241 people were killed after its London-bound Flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members when it…

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