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Thursday, March 12, 2026
TopicMinistry of Civil Aviation

Topic: Ministry of Civil Aviation

2 landing attempts, clearance, but ‘no readback’: The final 25 mins before Ajit Pawar’s plane crashed

Baramati airfield is uncontrolled, which means traffic information is provided by instructors or pilots from flying training organisations in the area, Ministry of Civil Aviation said.

IndiGo fined Rs 22 cr by DGCA over December flight disruption chaos, lapses in planning & management

Govt-appointed panel found multiple violations of aviation regulations & deficiencies in airline’s operational planning, crew management and oversight mechanisms.

‘Regulatory, geopolitical issues’ affected 2,458 flights in India in 2025—Modi govt to Parliament

In reply to separate question, MoS (Civil Aviation) gives Airport Council International (ACI) ratings that show PPP model airports are managed better than those operated or leased by AAI.

Post Air India crash, Centre’s new draft rules aim to regulate buildings & trees around airports

Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed draft rules titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 2025, to tighten control over structures around aerodromes.

Aviation Park Opens at Ministry of Civil Aviation

The inauguration ceremony was led by Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation.

After Vistara, Air India Express runs into turbulence as cabin crew goes on ‘mass sick leave’

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has cancelled more than 70 scheduled flights and delayed many others after a section of its cabin crew called in sick at the last minute.

Delhi airport fully operationalises one runway for low-visibility landings, ‘war room’ set up

SOPs to alleviate passenger inconvenience were sent to all airlines Monday, says civil aviation minister. Adds 'incidence reporting' to be sought thrice daily for all 6 metro airports.

When the plane is grounded but the pilot flies high & ‘Model Code’ of consecration

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Govt issues show-cause notices to IndiGo, Mumbai airport after passengers eat on tarmac in fog chaos

Failure to submit replies by Tuesday may lead to enforcement action against the companies, including financial penalty.

Redbird’s grounding not first sign of India’s flight training woes, but has made pilot shortage dire

Suspension of operations at India's largest flying school throws into doubt whether pilot training apparatus can now cater to demand for pilots from airlines as fleets expand.

On Camera

Modi govt organises Rozgar Melas, but vacant posts show its hiring capacity is limited

Before attempting to answer whether the Rozgar Melas are working, it would be useful to take a look at the performance of the Modi govt on this front since it was formed in May 2014.

India’s Russian crude imports approach pre-Trump sanction levels amid Hormuz disruptions & US ‘waiver’

India has already purchased nearly 16 million barrels of Russian crude so far in March 2026, translating to roughly 1.6 million barrels per day, indicating a sharp uptick.

India-Bangladesh relations on track—After military intel chief’s visit, envoy goes to Army War College

In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.