Air ambulance Beechcraft C90 crashes in Jharkhand’s Chatra district; seven on board: DGCA

February 24, 2026 8:30 AM

Air ambulance Beechcraft C90 crashes in Jharkhand’s Chatra district; seven on board: DGCA

A Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft (VT-AJV) operating a medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district in Jharkhand on Sunday night, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. According to the DGCA statement, there were seven persons on board, including two crew members. The aircraft had departed from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata, it requested deviation due to weather conditions. At 19:34...

Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025: Airports Embrace Passenger-First Care Across India

September 18, 2025 2:36 PM

Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025: Airports Embrace Passenger-First Care Across India

In a bid to make airports more responsive to travelers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Yatri Sewa Diwas 2025. The initiative was kicked off from Hindon Airport by Rammohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation. He said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi … has reshaped the very idea of governance over the past 11 years, anchoring it in service of the people. Drawing inspiration from this vision, we in aviation see every passenger as our priority … It is a celebration of our growth as w...

India becomes second country to introduce digital pilot licenses

February 20, 2025 5:51 PM

India becomes second country to introduce digital pilot licenses

India has taken a significant leap in modernizing its civil aviation sector with the launch of the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu introduced the initiative, making India the second country in the world to implement digital pilot licenses, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Replacing traditional physical licenses, the EPL will now be available in a digital format, accessible through the e...

TIA’s 10-hour daily closure expected to increase ticket prices, cause revenue loss

November 10, 2024 11:51 AM

TIA’s 10-hour daily closure expected to increase ticket prices, cause revenue loss

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu Valley will close for 10 hours daily over the next five months to facilitate significant upgrades and expansion work. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented this closure from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. for flight safety during construction. Previously, TIA operated from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., accommodating around 100 international flights daily across 30 carriers. The Rs 15 billion Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project ...

PM announces adoption of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

PM announces adoption of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation

The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration. The two-day event, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 11 to 12, was hosted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the passing of the declaration, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation. The conference brough...

India to host 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

September 9, 2024 10:26 PM

India to host 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

India is set to host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, marking a key event for the region's aviation sector. Scheduled to take place from September 11-12, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the conference is co-hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, spoke at a press conference at Rajeev Gandhi Bhawan, New Delhi, sharing de...

Air India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass ‘sick leave’

May 8, 2024 11:31 AM

Air India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass ‘sick leave’

In a major flight disruption, Air India Express faced significant turmoil on Wednesday as more than 70 international and domestic flights were cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick en masse. The situation has raised concerns within the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which is closely monitoring the developments. The cancellations and delays began on Tuesday night and persisted into Wednesday morning, forcing the airline to curtail its scheduled operations. The sudden short...

BCAS implements measures for passenger comfort during flight delays

September 16, 2024 5:03 PM

BCAS implements measures for passenger comfort during flight delays

By: Aditya Ahuja The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines, allowing passengers to exit from an aircraft through an airport departure gate, in case there is a long delay in operating the flight after boarding. This latest directive from the BCAS comes in response to the increasing incidents of congestion and flight delays, leading to passengers being stranded in aircraft for extended periods after boarding. Speaking on the sidelines of the 38th BCAS Raising Day ...