For the very first time, India will welcome top aircraft accident investigators from across the Asia Pacific region for a four-day meeting, scheduled to take place in the national capital from October 28-31, 2025.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is proud to host this significant gathering of the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG).
G.V.G. Yugandhar, the Director General of AAIB, shared his enthusiasm: “This will be a historic first for India to host the APAC-AIG meeting. We anticipate broad participation, including representatives from various aircraft accident investigation bureaus from Asia Pacific countries, as well as delegates from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).”
The agenda for this pivotal meeting will cover a wide range of topics related to aircraft accident investigations, with a focus on refining processes and improving reporting standards. Approximately 90 delegates are expected to attend, with 60 coming from different nations across the Asia Pacific region.
The initial two days, October 28 and 29, will feature specialized workshops dedicated to aircraft accident investigations. These sessions will bring together officials from India’s AAIB and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alongside international participants.
Following the workshops, on October 30 and 31, representatives from ICAO member states in the Asia Pacific region will engage in extensive discussions with AAIB officials.
The event will be formally inaugurated by the Civil Aviation Minister, K. Rammohan Naidu, on October 28.
The AAIB plays a critical role in ensuring aviation safety. Its responsibilities include categorizing safety incidents involving aircraft in Indian airspace, from minor incidents to serious occurrences and full-fledged accidents. The bureau conducts thorough investigations into these events and proposes vital measures to enhance overall safety. Currently, the AAIB is actively managing investigations into about 25 aircraft accidents, including the tragic Air India plane crash on June 12, 2025, which resulted in 260 fatalities.