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SECTOR | 26 Jun 2025

Passenger forum calls to adopt revised Montreal Convention 1999 airline compensation limits in India

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Airline Users Rights and Grievances Redressal Forum appeals to Civil Aviation Minister seeking India to adopt ICAO's revised payout limits

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SECTOR | 26 Jun 2025

Inexplicable, inexcusable: Congress slams 'delay' in Ahmedabad crash probe

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The Congress on Thursday attacked the government over the lead investigator reportedly not being appointed till now for the probe into the Ahmedabad plane crash, saying the delay is "inexplicable and inexcusable". Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which claimed that almost a fortnight after the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is yet to appoint a lead investigator to probe the accident. "A fortnight after the catastrophic air crash in Ahmedabad it is being reported that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has yet to appoint a lead investigator for the probe," Ramesh said in a post in X. "This delay is inexplicable and inexcusable," he added. There was no immediate response from the AAIB in the matter. The London-bound plane with 242 persons on board crashed into a medical hostel complex in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar .

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SECTOR | 25 Jun 2025

Rising vacancies at DGCA and other aviation regulators raises concern over safety of air travellers

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Severe understaffing at DGCA, BCAS and AAI poses major safety risks, warns parliamentary panel.

DGCA's air-safety audit finds multiple lapses at airlines, hubs

Business Line | 25 Jun 2025 5 more

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SECTOR | 25 Jun 2025

NTSB blames Boeing, FAA oversight failures for 2024 midair blowout

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The midair blowout in January 2024, which left a gaping hole in the side of the plane operated by Alaska Airlines, didn't result in any fatalities, but it plunged Boeing into crisis

Qantas jet takes 15-hour flight to nowhere due to West Asian crisis

Business Standard | 24 Jun 2025

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2025

Air India launches probe after passengers, crew feel dizzy on London-Mumbai flight

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After landing, two passengers and two cabin crew members who continued to feel unwell were taken to the medical room for further examination and were later discharged

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2025

Gujarat health dept confirms 275 as final toll of deadly Air India crash

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An official death toll had not been released until now, with authorities stating that identification of victims would only be possible after DNA testing was completed

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2025

India-based airlines resume flight ops to West Asia and beyond

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Air India and Middle East airlines resume flights after airspace restrictions lifted, ensuring safe travel for passengers.

Indian carriers hit by Iran-led airspace closures after US base strike

Business Standard | 24 Jun 2025 7 more

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2025

DGCA detects recurring defects in aviation checks at major airports

Business Standard

Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said surveillance conducted at major airports revealed several defects in the aviation ecosystem, including multiple cases wherein the defects reappeared on aircraft and centre line marking faded on runway. The surveillance, which comes against the backdrop of the fatal Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad on June 12, covered critical areas such as flight operations, airworthiness, ramp safety, air traffic control, communication, navigation systems, and pre-flight medical evaluations. Without disclosing names of airlines or any other entities in the ecosystem, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a statement said the findings have been communicated to those concerned for taking corrective actions within seven days. Two teams led by DGCA Joint Director General carried out comprehensive surveillance during night and early morning hours at major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. During the surveillance, domestic flight of a scheduled

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2025

Air India To Progressively Resume Flights To Middle East As Airspaces Gradually Reopen

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On Monday, Air India temporarily suspended operations to these regions in the wake of the rising tensions in the Middle East. Some countries in the region had also closed their airspaces.

Air India CEO Wilson received a raise days before Ahmedabad plane crash

Business Standard | 24 Jun 2025 4 more

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2025

Adani Group raises $1 billion to refinance debt for Mumbai airport

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Adani Group has raised USD 1 billion from global investors led by New York-based Apollo Global Management to refinance existing debt for its Mumbai airport. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), a unit which operates India's second largest airport, will use the proceeds to refinance debt raised in 2022, it said in a statement. "The transaction involves issuance of USD 750 million notes maturing July 2029 which shall be used for refinancing. The financing structure also includes provision to raise an additional USD 250 million, resulting in total financing of USD 1 billion," the group said. This, it said, will provide enhanced financial flexibility for the capital expenditure program of MIAL for development, modernisation, and capacity enhancement. The bonds will offer about 6.9 per cent over the four-year tenor. MIAL is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a subsidiary of group's flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd. AAHL holds 74 per cent stake in MIAL and the remainin

Navi Mumbai airport to start charging user development fee from passengers

Business Standard | 24 Jun 2025 2 more