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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
PIL filed in SC to ground Air India's Boeing fleet
Following the fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 that killed around 270 people, a PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an interim suspension of the carrier's Boeing fleet, pending a comprehensive security and safety audit. An SC lawyer, who was also a recent passenger on an Air India flight, sought surprise safety audits across the entire fleet of the carrier and other commercial airlines operating in India . Further, he asked the SC to direct the Central government, Air India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to immediately enforce stricter regulatory oversight and wants the entire Air India Boeing fleet to remain grounded till safety audit is done within two weeks. Bansal, who flew from Delhi to Chicago on May 20 pointed out to a host of service failures on his flight—including defective seats and in-flight entertainment services—which he claims are symptomatic of larger systemic issues plaguing Air India's fleet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jesus' Tomb Is Opened And Scientists Find Something Unbelievable Journalistate Undo 'That Air India's service and safety failures jeopardise passenger lives and comfort, contravene DGCA safety audits, and breach statutory duties under Section 5 and 7 of the Aircraft Act 1934,' the PIL stated, while wanting new operational guidelines that mandated stringent and periodic checks on all cabin equipment, engines, and airframes aircraft systems. 'This is not an isolated tragedy, but the consequence of chronic neglect, regulatory laxity, and an airline culture that has prioritised operational expedience over passenger safety ," the lawyer said. Live Events In addition, the petition also made references to reports by whistleblower accounts against Boeing and its manufacturing practices. Last week, in a meeting held with the senior officials of Air India and Air India Express, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that the Tata group-run carrier's Boeing 787 fleet did not show any major safety concerns and the systems were compliant with existing safety standards. The meeting was held to review their operations to ensure compliance with safety and passenger service regulations. All but one of those on board an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick that crashed shortly after take-off from the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on 12 June died. There were 242 passengers and crew on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Hans India
Case registered against private helicopter firm
Dehradun: A case has been registered against helicopter service operating firm Aryan Aviation Private Ltd for alleged negligence in connection with the chopper crash near Kedarnath on Sunday which killed all seven people on board, including a two-year-old child and the pilot. The Bell 407 helicopter which crashed due to bad weather in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan belonged to Aryan Aviation Private Limited. A case has been registered against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager Kaushik Pathak and manager Vikas Tomar at Sonprayag police station under BNS and section 10 of the Aircraft Act 1934, police said. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Revenue police Sub Inspector Rajiv Nakholia posted at Phata, a small town located near the Himalayan temple. The complaint states that Aryan Aviation was allotted the first slot from 6 am to 7 am for helicopter operations on June 15, while this accident happened before that at 5:30 am. In addition, despite the sky being cloudy and foggy since morning, the weather conditions were not checked before the helicopter took off. The complaint states that the SOP issued by the DGCA and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority was ignored while the company managers knew very well that doing so could cause loss of life and property. By doing so, Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd and its managers showed gross negligence towards their responsibilities, due to which the crash occurred, the complaint added.
NDTV
16-06-2025
- NDTV
2 Senior Officials Of Kedarnath Helicopter Firm Charged For Negligence After Crash
Dehradun: Two senior officials of helicopter service operating firm Aryan Aviation Private Ltd have been booked for alleged negligence leading to the chopper crash near Kedarnath that killed all seven on board, including a two-year-old and the pilot. The Bell 407 helicopter that crashed on Sunday due to bad weather in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan belonged to Aryan Aviation Private Limited. A case has been registered against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager Kaushik Pathak and manager Vikas Tomar at Sonprayag police station under Section 105 of the BNS (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 10 of the Aircraft Act 1934 which deals with penalties for violating rules made under the Act, particularly those related to the carriage of dangerous goods or providing false information about them, police said. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Revenue Police Sub Inspector Rajiv Nakholia posted at Phata, a small town located near the Himalayan temple. The complaint states that Aryan Aviation was allotted the first slot from 6 am to 7 am for helicopter operations on June 15, while this accident happened before that at 5.30 am. In addition, despite the sky being cloudy and foggy since morning, the weather conditions were not checked before the helicopter took off. The complaint states that the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) was ignored while the company managers knew very well that doing so could cause loss of life and property. The complaint said by doing so, Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd and its managers showed gross negligence towards their responsibilities, due to which the crash occurred.
NDTV
16-06-2025
- NDTV
Chopper Crash Near Kedarnath: Case Filed Against Private Helicopter Firm
Dehradun: A case has been registered against helicopter service operating firm Aryan Aviation Private Ltd for alleged negligence in connection with the chopper crash near Kedarnath on Sunday which killed all seven people on board, including a two-year-old child and the pilot. The Bell 407 helicopter which crashed due to bad weather in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan belonged to Aryan Aviation Private Limited. A case has been registered against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager Kaushik Pathak and manager Vikas Tomar at Sonprayag police station under BNS and section 10 of the Aircraft Act 1934, police said. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Revenue police Sub Inspector Rajiv Nakholia posted at Phata, a small town located near the Himalayan temple. The complaint states that Aryan Aviation was allotted the first slot from 6 am to 7 am for helicopter operations on June 15, while this accident happened before that at 5:30 am. In addition, despite the sky being cloudy and foggy since morning, the weather conditions were not checked before the helicopter took off. The complaint states that the SOP issued by the DGCA and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority was ignored while the company managers knew very well that doing so could cause loss of life and property. By doing so, Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd and its managers showed gross negligence towards their responsibilities, due to which the crash occurred, the complaint added.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- The Hindu
Kedarnath helicopter crash: Case registered against private helicopter firm
A case has been registered against helicopter service operating firm Aryan Aviation Private Ltd for alleged negligence in connection with the chopper crash near Kedarnath on Sunday (June 15, 2025), which killed all seven people on board, including a two-year-old child and the pilot. Also read: Helicopter-related accidents in Uttarakhand over the years: A timeline The Bell 407 helicopter, which crashed due to bad weather in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan belonged to Aryan Aviation Private Limited. A case has been registered against Aryan Aviation's accountable manager Kaushik Pathak and manager Vikas Tomar at Sonprayag police station under BNS and section 10 of the Aircraft Act 1934, police said. The case was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Revenue police Sub Inspector Rajiv Nakholia posted at Phata, a small town located near the Himalayan temple. The complaint states that Aryan Aviation was allotted the first slot from 6 am to 7 am for helicopter operations on June 15, while this accident happened before that at 5:30 a.m. In addition, despite the sky being cloudy and foggy since morning, the weather conditions were not checked before the helicopter took off. The complaint states that the SOP issued by the DGCA and Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority was ignored while the company managers knew very well that doing so could cause loss of life and property. By doing so, Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd and its managers showed gross negligence towards their responsibilities, due to which the crash occurred, the complaint added.
