Tag: Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Trump Pushes for “One Big, Beautiful Bill” to Modernise Air Traffic Control, Deliver Tax Cuts Ahead of July 4 Deadline

“After years of decline, we are going to modernise this decrepit relic with the best, most advanced air traffic control system on Earth,” Trump said.

June 28, 2025

DGCA Conducts Intensive Safety Surveillance at Major Airports Including Delhi and Mumbai

A simulator used for pilot training was also flagged for not matching aircraft configuration and using outdated software.

June 25, 2025

AI-171 Crash: No Response from Cockpit After Mayday Call, Confirms Aviation Secretary

The flight, which had 242 individuals onboard—including 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 10 crew members—crashed within minutes of takeoff.

June 14, 2025

Centre Sets Up High-Level Probe Panel to Investigate Air India Crash; Report Expected in 3 Months

Aviation experts, legal advisors, and accident investigators may also be included as needed.

June 14, 2025

Fuel Contamination Suspected in Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Says Aerospace Expert

Of the 242 people onboard—comprising 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian, and 12 crew members—only one passenger survived.

June 14, 2025

“I Thought I Would Die”: Lone Survivor of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Recounts Harrowing Escape

“PM Modi asked me about the incident. I told him everything. People here are taking good care of me. Everyone is being very kind,” he said.

June 13, 2025

PM Modi Visits AI-171 Crash Survivors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Reviews Relief Efforts

In addition, the US-based National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is preparing to send a team of investigators to India to assist with the probe.

June 13, 2025

“Too Early to Confirm Numbers Until Debris Cleared”: NDRF on Ahmedabad Air India Crash

Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national, as per airline data.

June 13, 2025

“Does Life Have No Value?” Locals Demand Accountability and Probe After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

Speaking from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where the bodies of the victims are being identified, a local resident expressed deep grief and anger over the incident.

June 13, 2025

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Visits Ahmedabad Crash Site, Confirms 241 Fatalities in AI-171 Tragedy

The aircraft, bound for London Gatwick, had passengers of multiple nationalities, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national.

June 13, 2025