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Air India Crash: 215 DNA Matches Found, 198 Bodies Handed Over To Families
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Thursday said that 215 DNA samples have been matched, and the mortal remains of 198 deceased in the Air India AI-171 plane crash have been handed over to their respective families.
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After Air India Crash, New Rules For Structures Near Airports
In a key step after the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over physical structures that may pose risk to aircraft safety.
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Air India Crash: 210 Victims Identified, 187 Bodies Handed Over To Families
Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel says DNA samples of 210 victims matched with their families and 187 mortals released after Ahmedabad Plane crash.
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What Is Digi Yatra? How It Works And How It Benefits Air Travellers
Launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Digi Yatra allows air travellers to pass through various checkpoints at airports, seamlessly.
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"Pilot's Last Message Was 'Mayday'": Aviation Ministry On Ahmedabad Air Crash
The pilots of London-bound Air India flight AI-171 - which crashed 36 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad - sent one last radio message to Air Traffic Control at 1.39 pm, the Aviation Ministry said Saturday afternoon.
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"Heartbreaking": How World Leaders Reacted To Air India Plane Crash In Ahmedabad
There were 169 Indians, 53 British citizens on the flight. In light of the plane crash, an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.
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Government Extends Closure Of 24 Airports Until May 15 Amid India-Pak Tensions
After Pakistan attempted to attack multiple cities in Northern India using drones, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the closure of 28 airports across the country until 15 May morning from 10 May.
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Aviation Ministry Gives In-Principle Nod For Airports In Rajasthan, Odisha
The civil aviation ministry on Monday granted in-principle approval for greenfield airports in Rajasthan's Kota and Puri in Odisha.
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"3,337 People Flown Out Of Srinagar In 6 Hours": Aviation Minister
In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued strict instructions to all airline operators not to hike airfares.
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Centre Says 11 Airports Identified For Operations Under Public-Private Partnership
Eleven airports across the country - two of them small airports - have been identified for operations under the public-private partnership, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said.
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Union Minister Responds To 'No Fly' Zone Request By Tirumala Tirupati Temple
After the Tirupati temple administration requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a 'No-Fly' zone, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that authorities are in discussions with air traffic controllers to explore alternate routes.
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Akasa Air Pilots Seek Probe Into Airline's Hiring Practices, Other Lapses
A section of Akasa Air has written to the civil aviation ministry seeking a probe into the airline's hiring practices, alleging rostering issues and other lapses.
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Is Digi Yatra Data Being Used To Identify Tax Evaders? Centre Clarifies
The Centre today refuted a report that said passengers' data from the Digi Yatra application was being used to crack down on tax evaders.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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601 Routes, 71 Airports Operationalised Under UDAN Scheme: Aviation Ministry
The civil aviation ministry on Sunday said as many as 601 routes and 71 airports have been operationalised under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was introduced eight years ago.
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Air India Crash: 215 DNA Matches Found, 198 Bodies Handed Over To Families
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Thursday said that 215 DNA samples have been matched, and the mortal remains of 198 deceased in the Air India AI-171 plane crash have been handed over to their respective families.
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After Air India Crash, New Rules For Structures Near Airports
In a key step after the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over physical structures that may pose risk to aircraft safety.
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Air India Crash: 210 Victims Identified, 187 Bodies Handed Over To Families
Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel says DNA samples of 210 victims matched with their families and 187 mortals released after Ahmedabad Plane crash.
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What Is Digi Yatra? How It Works And How It Benefits Air Travellers
Launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Digi Yatra allows air travellers to pass through various checkpoints at airports, seamlessly.
-
"Pilot's Last Message Was 'Mayday'": Aviation Ministry On Ahmedabad Air Crash
The pilots of London-bound Air India flight AI-171 - which crashed 36 seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad - sent one last radio message to Air Traffic Control at 1.39 pm, the Aviation Ministry said Saturday afternoon.
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"Heartbreaking": How World Leaders Reacted To Air India Plane Crash In Ahmedabad
There were 169 Indians, 53 British citizens on the flight. In light of the plane crash, an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.
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Government Extends Closure Of 24 Airports Until May 15 Amid India-Pak Tensions
After Pakistan attempted to attack multiple cities in Northern India using drones, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the closure of 28 airports across the country until 15 May morning from 10 May.
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Aviation Ministry Gives In-Principle Nod For Airports In Rajasthan, Odisha
The civil aviation ministry on Monday granted in-principle approval for greenfield airports in Rajasthan's Kota and Puri in Odisha.
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"3,337 People Flown Out Of Srinagar In 6 Hours": Aviation Minister
In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued strict instructions to all airline operators not to hike airfares.
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Centre Says 11 Airports Identified For Operations Under Public-Private Partnership
Eleven airports across the country - two of them small airports - have been identified for operations under the public-private partnership, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said.
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Union Minister Responds To 'No Fly' Zone Request By Tirumala Tirupati Temple
After the Tirupati temple administration requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a 'No-Fly' zone, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that authorities are in discussions with air traffic controllers to explore alternate routes.
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Akasa Air Pilots Seek Probe Into Airline's Hiring Practices, Other Lapses
A section of Akasa Air has written to the civil aviation ministry seeking a probe into the airline's hiring practices, alleging rostering issues and other lapses.
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Is Digi Yatra Data Being Used To Identify Tax Evaders? Centre Clarifies
The Centre today refuted a report that said passengers' data from the Digi Yatra application was being used to crack down on tax evaders.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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601 Routes, 71 Airports Operationalised Under UDAN Scheme: Aviation Ministry
The civil aviation ministry on Sunday said as many as 601 routes and 71 airports have been operationalised under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was introduced eight years ago.
