Tag: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)

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

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

India Closes 32 Airports, Reroutes Airspace Amid Escalating Tensions with Pakistan

“All civil flight operations at these airports are suspended during the specified period,” a senior Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) official confirmed.

May 10, 2025

Indian Army Responds to Pakistan’s Continued Ceasefire Violations Along LoC Amid Rising Tensions

This marks the twelfth consecutive day of such cross-border provocations from Pakistan, which began during the night of April 25–26.

May 6, 2025

Indian Army Responds Firmly to Pakistan’s Unprovoked Firing Along LoC Amid Rising Tensions

According to defence officials, Indian forces responded promptly and proportionately, continuing their firm stance against cross-border violations.

May 4, 2025