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AAIB submits preliminary report on AI-171 crash to Ministry of Civil Aviation: Sources
New Delhi, July 8: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the concerned authorities, sources said on Tuesday.
Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun
New Delhi, July 4: Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was held on Friday in Dehradun, Uttarakhand with the broad vision of 'unlocking the vast potential of aviation sector in the country', as put by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarappu Rammohan Naidu.
Air India plane crash: Analysis of black box data currently underway, says Centre
New Delhi, June 26: The Centre on Thursday said the analysis of the data from Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR) -- recovered from the crash site of Air India Boeing Dreamliner 787 aircraft in Ahmedabad -- is currently underway in full compliance.
Seventh helicopter, small aircraft summit held in Pune
New Delhi, June 24: The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the State Government of Maharashtra, Pawan Hans and FICCI, organised the 7th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit in Pune.
Centre monitors closure of airspace over countries; coordinating with airlines, says Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi, June 24: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Tuesday that the government was continuously monitoring the situation following the recent geopolitical developments and the closure of airspace over countries.
Ministry of Civil Aviation celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm
New Delhi, June 21: Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in association with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2025) with enthusiasm on Saturday at Aviation Park, located in Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here.
Civil Aviation Minister takes stock of safety issues with airlines, airport officials in wake of Air India crash
New Delhi, June 19: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has undertaken a comprehensive review of safety, passenger facilitation, and airline performance in the wake of the tragic crash involving the Air India flight seconds after take-off from the Ahmedabad airport.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chairs MoCA review meeting on safety, passenger facilitation and airline performance
New Delhi, June 19: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu convened a detailed video conference with all Airport Directors across the country to review ground-level preparedness and passenger support mechanisms in the light of rescheduling of flights happening due to multiple reasons like post-accident checks, weather changes, closing of certain airspaces due to geopolitical tensions, etc.
Civil Aviation ministry issues new rules to demolish obstructions near airports after AI-787 crash
New Delhi, June 19: A week after the Air India crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over structures that pose a risk to aircraft safety.
Civil Aviation Ministry issues strict instructions to DGCA to enforce chopper safety
New Delhi, June 15: In the wake of a tragic helicopter crash in the Gaurikund area of Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Sunday issued strict instructions to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to enforce all safety protocols related to chopper operations in hilly and sensitive areas like the Kedarnath valley.
Govt forms high-level committee to investigate Air India AI-171 crash
New Delhi, June 14: The Indian government has set up a high-level committee to investigate the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171.
Our hearts go out to families who suffered an unimaginable loss: Gautam Adani
Ahmedabad, June 12: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday said that "our hearts go out to the families who have suffered an unimaginable loss", after Air India's London-bound Flight AI171 with 242 passengers (including crew members) aboard crashed near the Ahmedabad airport.
List of 10 major civil aircraft crashes in India
New Delhi, June 12: The Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad on Thursday has turned the focus on civil aviation safety in the country, with the last major tragedy being recorded in 2020 in Calicut, which claimed 21 lives.
Ahmedabad airport now available for flight operations, says Civil Aviation Ministry following Air India plane crash
Ahmedabad, June 12: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday announced that flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport have resumed hours after a London-bound Air India aircraft was involved in a tragic accident near its perimeter.
Andhra Pradesh CM moots Civil Aviation University in Vizag
Amaravati, June 11: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday suggested that the Union Civil Aviation Ministry explore the possibility of establishing a Civil Aviation University in Visakhapatnam.
DGCA pulls up Turkish Airlines over multiple safety violations
New Delhi, June 4: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports -- Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, it was announced on Wednesday.
India has witnessed unprecedented transformation in civil aviation in last few years: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 2: Noting that India has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in the field of civil aviation in the last few years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his government is committed to building world-class airport infrastructure and success of the UDAN scheme is a golden chapter in Indian civil aviation.
Delhi airport runway closure: Centre to ensure minimal impact on scheduled flights
New Delhi, May 23: As airport authorities prepare to temporarily shut one of the runways at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in June, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Friday said that discussions are on with key stakeholders to ensure minimal impact on scheduled flights.
Bangladesh: Yunus administration gives green signal to another Pakistani airline to operate from Dhaka
Dhaka, May 20: In yet another significant development highlighting the growing bonhomie between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has granted permission to another private Pakistani airline, Air Sial, to operate direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi.
All flight connections to Srinagar restored: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Srinagar, May 15: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday announced that all flight connections to Srinagar have been restored, urging people from the rest of India to come and visit the Kashmir valley.
Pakistan cancels all flights to PoK amid escalating tensions with India
Islamabad, April 30: Pakistan on Wednesday announced cancellation of all domestic flights to Gilgit and Skardu amid escalating tensions with India after last week's Pahalgam attack in which 26 innocent civilians lost their lives.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Civil Aviation Minister to push major air connectivity projects
New Delhi, April 29: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday met with Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu to discuss the development of aviation infrastructure in the state, with a focus on improving air connectivity and promoting tourism.
Complete ban on flying drones, UAVs over Noida International Airport and surrounding areas
Noida, April 26: Under the joint directive of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and security agencies, Noida International Airport (Jewar) and its surrounding areas have been declared a 'Red Zone.' Flying drones or any type of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in this area has now been completely prohibited.
625 UDAN routes operationalised, over 1.49 crore passengers benefited: Centre
New Delhi, April 26: The government on Saturday said that 625 UDAN routes have been operationalised, connecting 90 airports (including 2 water aerodromes, and 15 heliports) across India, and over 1.49 crore passengers have benefited from affordable regional air travel under UDAN.
Civil Aviation Ministry arranges additional flights for tourists from Kashmir after Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, April 23: The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday stated that it has arranged four additional flights from Kashmir - two each to Delhi and Mumbai - on Wednesday for the safe transfer of tourists from the region following the gruesome terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam yesterday.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu visits Air India HQ, training facilities in Gurugram
Gurugram, April 21: Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday visited Air India's corporate and training infrastructure in Gurugram.
PM Modi hails inauguration of Amravati airport
New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inauguration of Amravati airport, terming it as ‘great news’ for Maharashtra.
Great News for Maharashtra: PM Modi hails inauguration of Amravati Airport
New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inauguration of Amravati airport and said it is news for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region.
PM Modi inaugurates air services from Hisar to Ayodhya, lays foundation stone for terminal building
Hisar, April 14: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated air services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Haryana's Hisar in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.
IAF agrees to civil aircraft operations from Adilabad airfield
Hyderabad, April 2: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has agreed, in principle, to the proposal of the Telangana government to begin civil aircraft operations from the Adilabad airfield.
Airports Authority of India celebrates 30th annual day with pride and grandeur
New Delhi, April 2: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated its 30th Annual Day on April 1 with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking three decades of excellence in serving as the mainstay of Indian Civil Aviation.
Parliamentary panel advises reassessment of low funding to Commission of Railway Safety as compared to BCAS
New Delhi, March 27: A Parliamentary Panel has advised a reassessment of low funding received by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) in the year 2025-26 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Parliamentary Panel recommends Election Commission like app for Civil Aviation to address flyers grievances
New Delhi, March 26: A parliamentary panel has recommended " modeled on the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to empower citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing.
Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt
New Delhi, March 20: Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Air India Express to operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon in Ghaziabad, connecting these five cities
New Delhi, March 16: Air India Express will operate 40 weekly flights from Hindon Airport, directly connecting five key destinations--Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Jammu, and Kolkata.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates India Aircraft Leasing, Financing Summit at GIFT City
Gandhinagar, March 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday highlighted the state's growing influence in the global supply chain that has attracted global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to the state.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at Ahmedabad airport
Ahmedabad, March 8: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has inaugurated the 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
Tirupati Temple trust seeks 'No-Fly' zone over Tirumala; Aviation Minister responds
Hyderabad, March 2: After the Tirupati temple administration requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a 'No-Fly' zone, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Sunday that authorities are in discussions with air traffic controllers to explore alternate flight routes.
AAI ready to build Warangal airport: Ram Mohan Naidu
Hyderabad, March 2: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is ready to build an airport at Mamnoor in Telangana's Warangal, for which the Centre recently gave clearance, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Sunday.
Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurates Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight
New Delhi, March 2: In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity, the Civilian Aviation Ministry launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon on Saturday.