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News Topical, Digital Desk : The Civil Aviation Ministry on Monday informed that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has investigated 19 accidents and serious incidents that took place in the country in the last one year. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohal said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha that 19 aircraft accidents/serious incidents have taken place in the last one year which are being investigated by the AAIB.
The investigation into one serious incident has been completed and the report has been published on the AAIB website. Investigations into other accidents/incidents are ongoing. Responding to another question, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation stated that the AAIB is investigating all possible causes of the Air India plane crash that occurred in June last year.
Try to complete the investigation on time
All efforts are being made to complete the investigation in a timely manner. It is noteworthy that on June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. The accident claimed the lives of 260 people.
The minister also said that the preliminary report on the accident contains factual information based on the evidence available at the time and does not contain any interim safety recommendations. Responding to another question, the minister said that domestic scheduled airlines spent more than 24 crore rupees in compensation to passengers in December.
Of this, IndiGo incurred ₹22.68 crore. This amount relates to denied boarding, flight cancellations, and flight delays. It's worth noting that in December, IndiGo faced widespread operational disruptions. Between December 3 and 5, 2,507 flights were cancelled, and 1,852 were delayed.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation gave information
The minister also said in response to another question that civil aviation regulator DGCA has provided various information, including routes, market share and average airfares of all scheduled airlines, to the Competition Commission regarding IndiGo's flight disruptions. The Competition Commission is assessing whether the country's largest airline engaged in unfair trade practices.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) decided to assess IndiGo's business practices after widespread flight disruptions in December. The Minister of State for Civil Aviation said the government will continue to review the regulatory framework and policy measures as needed to protect consumer welfare and maintain fair market practices.
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