Union Civil Aviation Minister said recovery of the Black Box from the debris was critical to the investigative process.

The Aviation Minister is set to chair a high-level meeting with key stakeholders including DGCA and AAI officials at the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The meeting will review the progress of the investigation into a recent aviation crash.

Following the recent Air India crash, the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is undergoing urgent safety checks as directed by the DGCA. The government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the crash and recommend aviation safety reforms,

Naidu says a high-level committee and AAIB are investigating, while DGCA mandates extended surveillance on Boeing 787s to enhance safety protocols. The government aims for swift action and comprehensive insights into the incident.

New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is facing strong criticism on social media after posting a video reel of his inspection of the Air India Flight 171 crash site -- a clip that featured background music and was perceived by many as insensitive in the wake of the deadly tragedy.

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel arrives at the domestic terminal of Ahmedabad Airport, reported ANI. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Union Minister CR Paatil have also reached the airport.

In a shocking incident, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed near Ahmedabad International Airport shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025. Of the 242 occupants, only one passenger survived. Following the impact on the ground, the death toll has reached 270, as many of those who were injured have succumbed to their injuries.

Hours after the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, the government has swiftly moved to initiate a formal investigation, as announced by civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been tasked with leading the inquiry,