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    West Asia Conflict Impacts Indian Airlines: Ministry Explores Options

    New Delhi, March 29 The Ministry of Civil Aviation is exploring various options to minimize the impact of the West Asia conflict on airlines, including engaging with state governments to reduce taxes on jet fuel.The operational costs of Indian airlines are spiraling due to rising oil prices...
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    23 Aircraft & Helicopter Accidents Reported in 5 Years

    New Delhi, March 23 The government said on Monday that there were 23 accidents involving scheduled, non-scheduled fixed-wing operators and helicopter operators in the last five years.The figures were provided as part of a written reply by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol to...
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    Air India Flight AI171: Investigation Progressing, Report Expected This Year

    New Delhi, March 9 – Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)'s investigation into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last June is progressing at a very good pace, and the report will be released...
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    Increased Oversight: DGCA Targets Airline Operational Standards

    New Delhi, March 9 The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Monday that the DGCA has increased monitoring on a weekly and fortnightly basis for critical operations of airlines, along with bi-monthly visits by the regulator's inspector at the airlines' offices to ensure their compliance with...
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    Investigation Intensifies After Plane Crash; Family Raises Concerns

    Mumbai, March 5 Following the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, members of his family have expressed suspicion regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident.Sources said his son, Parth Pawar, along with other family members, is likely to meet...
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    Plane Crash Investigation Intensifies: Son Calls for Fleet Grounding

    Pune, March 2 Jay Pawar, son of Maharashtra's late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has shared a purported video on social media, alleging that Rohit Singh, owner of VSR Ventures, was seen dozing off in the chief pilot's seat during a flight, and has demanded his immediate arrest.He has also demanded...
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    Ajit Pawar's Son Demands Arrest Over Flight Incident

    Pune, March 2 Jay Pawar, the son of Maharashtra's late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, has shared a purported video on social media alleging that Rohit Singh, the owner of VSR Ventures, was seen dozing off in the chief pilot's seat during a flight, and has demanded his immediate arrest.He has also...
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    Investigation Sought into Ajit Pawar Air Crash: Calls for Transparent Inquiry

    Mumbai, February 27 Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Rohit Pawar wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday, requesting the conversion of "Devgiri," the official residence of Ajit Pawar for over two decades, into a memorial, while also demanding a time-bound and...
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    Increased Aviation Safety Scrutiny for Non-Scheduled Operators

    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has announced strict new safety regulations for non-scheduled flight operators following a high-level review meeting held yesterday in response to a recent increase in aviation incidents.The regulator stated that safety must take precedence over...
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    Ongoing Investigations into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Focus on Black Box Analysis

    Mumbai, February 22 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday that the state government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on January 28, following demands for a...
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    NCP Demands CBI Investigation Amid Ajit Pawar Death Controversy

    Gondia (Maharashtra), February 18 – The NCP working president and former civil aviation minister, Praful Patel, strongly defended the party’s demand for a CBI investigation into the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and national president Ajit Pawar in a plane crash at Baramati...
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    NCP MLA Calls for Transparent Inquiry into Ajit Pawar's Death

    Pune, February 14 NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar said on Saturday that he has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the January 28 plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar.In a social media post, the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA said he has sent an...
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    Air Traffic Control Training Numbers Increase Amid DGCA Personnel Shortages

    New Delhi, February 12 There are 787 vacant positions in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) out of a total of 1,630 sanctioned positions in the aviation safety body, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.As many as 230 positions, out of a total of 598 sanctioned...
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    AAIB Probe into Air India Crash: Concerns Raised Over Investigation Protocol

    New Delhi, February 11 The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file a brief report on the "procedural protocol" followed so far, after it was informed that the investigation into the June 12, 2025, Air India plane crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) is nearing...
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    Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: CM Emphasizes Wait for DGCA Findings

    Mumbai, February 11 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that a crucial investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is underway into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and urged that conclusions be drawn only after the investigation...
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