Tag: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)

AI-171 Crash: India Decodes Black Box Domestically for the First Time, Says Aviation Minister Naidu

“There is a process based on facts. We want the truth to emerge only through that process,” he said, dismissing speculation and media narratives, especially from Western outlets, suggesting pilot error before the final report.

July 21, 2025

India and Kuwait Sign Landmark Aviation Pact, Increase Weekly Air Capacity by 50%

The new agreement raises the weekly seat capacity to 18,000 in each direction, up from the previous 12,000, marking the first significant expansion since 2006, when the limit was increased from 8,320 seats.

July 21, 2025

NTSB Criticizes Media for ‘Premature and Speculative’ Reports on Air India AI-171 Crash

The AAIB, under India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, emphasized that its investigation is being conducted with full professionalism and in line with global aviation safety standards.

July 19, 2025

Don’t Jump to Conclusions Before Final Report: MoS Civil Aviation on AI171 Crash Probe

The report outlined that both engines unexpectedly shut down within seconds of takeoff, after the fuel cutoff switches were inadvertently moved from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” within a 1-second gap.

July 12, 2025

Uttarakhand Committed to Expanding Air Connectivity: CM Dhami at Regional Civil Aviation Meet

Union Minister Naidu, responding to questions about the recent AI-171 plane incident, said India has been following global aviation safety standards, which have led to unprecedented growth in the sector over the past decade.

July 4, 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

“He Loved India, and He Died Here”: Family of British Victim Mourns Air India Crash Tragedy

On the compensation offered by the TATA Group, the family responded with raw emotion: “They said they’ll give us money—but can they bring our father back?”

June 14, 2025

“It Felt Like an Earthquake or Bomb Blast”: Eyewitnesses Recall Horror of Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Bahadur Kshatriy, who lives around 500 metres from the site, rushed to help with rescue efforts.

June 14, 2025

“Sound Like a Bomb Blast”: Eyewitness Recalls Horror of AI-171 Crash as Probe Intensifies

Kshtriya and her family have lived in the area for over a decade, but nothing could have prepared them for the devastation they witnessed that afternoon.

June 14, 2025

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: DNA Identification Underway as Govt Launches High-Level Probe

So far, samples from over 250 individuals have been collected as part of the intensive forensic operation.

June 14, 2025