India Aviation Safety Under Scrutiny By: Javid Amin | 23 February 2026 Three Incidents. One Question: Is India’s Rapid Aviation Expansion Outpacing Oversight? In the span of days, three aviation incidents shook public confidence in India’s air safety ecosystem: A fatal air ambulance crash near Ranchi involving a Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90. A helicopter operated by Pawan Hans ditching into the sea near Mayabunder. A SpiceJet Delhi–Leh flight declaring a full emergency due to suspected engine trouble. Individually, each incident falls into a distinct operational category: charter medical…
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