Black box of crashed AI plane not sent abroad (Image credits: ANI) Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the black box from the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad is being examined by the aircraft accident investigation bureau (AAIB) and dismissed media speculation that it has been sent abroad for analysis.The…
Toddler among 7 killed as Kedarnath chopper crashes amid bad weather (Photo: PTI) DEHRADUN: A helicopter carrying seven people – a toddler, five pilgrims and the pilot – crashed near Gaurikund on Kedarnath route around 5.40 am Sunday, killing all occupants. The Bell 407 chopper, operated by Aryan Aviation, caught fire after the crash, leaving…
NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough, authorities recovered the black box of Air India’s Ahmedabad-London flight on Friday, a day after the aircraft crashed within minutes of take-off, killing 241 out of 242 people who were on board.The device was found on a “rooftop”, likely that of the hostel building of the BJ Medical College…
NEW DELHI: In December 2022, India’s aviation safety oversight mechanism was ranked among the top 50 countries of the world. At No. 48, it was a big leap from its 102nd rank in 2018. International Civil Aviation Organisation had in November 2022 audited DGCA to check its effective implementation (EI) of critical safety elements.Following that,…
File photo: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu (Picture credit: ANI) New Delhi: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu late Thursday announced a probe into the Ahmedabad air crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and also constituted a high-level committee of experts to strengthen aviation security.“Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal…
NEW DELHI: Hours after the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, the government has swiftly moved to initiate a formal investigation, as announced by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been tasked with leading the inquiry, adhering to international protocols established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)….