Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Civil Aviation

6 aircraft engine shutdowns, three Mayday calls this year: Civil Aviation Minister

NEW DELHI: A total of six aircraft engine shutdown incidents and three Mayday call incidents have been reported this year, according to the civil aviation ministry.

Raghav Chadha flags civil aviation safety concerns in RS; Minister responds

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Monday raised alarm over the state of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alleging that the aviation regulator is "cracking under pressure" due to severe understaffing, underfunding, and lack of autonomy.

Punjab Governor Meets Union Civil Aviation Minister to Discuss Enhanced Connectivity at Chandigarh Airport

NEW DELHI: Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria met the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, in New Delhi yesterday.

India added one new airport every 40 days in last 10 years: Civil Aviation Minister

NEW DELHI: In just 10 years, the country have seen 88 new airports — nearly one new airport every 40 days — and added 60 additional flights every hour, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said.

Ahmedabad crash: Civil Aviation Minister expresses shock, leaves for Gujarat

NEW DELHI: A London-bound Air India flight carrying over 200 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, triggering a massive emergency response. The incident occurred near the Meghaninagar area of the city.

Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates pocket-friendly UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport

CHENNAI: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, marking the second such facility under this initiative for providing snacks to air travellers at reasonable prices.