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  Rising Concerns After Air India AI-171 Crash Following the tragic crash of Air India’s AI-171 at Ahmedabad Airport , which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries, serious concerns have resurfaced about the current state of aviation safety in India. The crash has catalyzed a response from lawmakers, regulators, and aviation operators alike, highlighting the urgent need to reassess the robustness of India’s civil aviation safety framework. Full-Day Parliamentary Session Scheduled The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture , led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha , has scheduled a full-day session to specifically deliberate on aviation safety and security . This meeting, to be held on Wednesday , will focus on evaluating India’s existing aviation protocols in light of recent safety lapses. Who Will Be Present? The session will bring together an array of critical stakeholders, including: Members from both Houses of Parliament Officials from the ...

DGCA Responds to Rising Monsoon Weather Threats In light of increasing weather-related flight incidents during the Indian monsoon , the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued revised operational guidelines to reinforce aviation safety. This development follows an incident involving IndiGo flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar , which sustained nose cone damage mid-air due to severe weather but landed safely with 227 passengers. Issued on June 12 , the updated circular underscores the growing impact of climate-driven weather volatility on civil aviation and the need for advanced safety practices during this sensitive season. Weather Hazards Identified in the Revised Guidelines The DGCA highlights specific monsoon-related risks that must be actively avoided by pilots and airlines: Heavy rainfall Turbulence and windshear Lightning and hailstorms Enroute icing Microbursts and convective weather systems Pilots are now required to maintain a mi...

Formal Investigation by AAIB Initiated In the aftermath of the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, which claimed the lives of 241 people onboard, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a full-scale investigation. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that this inquiry will follow international protocols as laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The AAIB, functioning under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is India's primary agency for probing civil aviation accidents. In addition to the investigation, a high-level committee of multidisciplinary experts is being constituted to examine the causes of the accident and recommend safety reforms to prevent such tragedies in the future. US-Based NTSB to Assist Probe In an extraordinary step of international cooperation, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States is preparing to send a team of exper...