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The Air India crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people, has left many air travellers shaken. As investigations continue into whether the accident was caused by pilot error or a mechanical failure in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the psychological impact is already visible.According to mental health experts, fear of flying has risen sharply, even among regular fliers. …

Air India Express operates as a Tata Group-controlled subsidiary of Air India. (AI image) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had in March expressed disapproval against Air India Express for failing to replace engine components of an Airbus A320 as stipulated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Not only that, the airline also submitted false documentation to demonstrate compliance, …

Seeking to plug systemic safety gaps exposed by recent accidents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a special-audit framework that promises a 360-degree evaluation of India’s entire aviation ecosystem, replacing the existing “silo” style of inspections.In a circular dated June 19, the regulator said the new mechanism transcends the current domain-wise checks undertaken by separate directorates and …

The regulator noted that Air India “failed to submit timely compliance responses” to identified deficiencies. (Ai image) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had issued a warning to Air India regarding safety protocol violations, as three of the airline’s Airbus aircraft continued operations despite pending inspections of emergency systems. The regulatory body also criticised the airline’s delayed response in addressing …

A high-level team will commence a thorough investigation into the Air India crash. (PTI photo) Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India AI 171 flight crash is a tragedy which will go down as one of the worst aviation disasters in the world. The crash killed all but one of the 245 people on board the ill-fated Air India flight. This is …