AAIB's Missing Report: Ajit Pawar's Jet Operator Linked to 2023 Crash

• AAIB has one 'unpublished' final investigation report out of 108 completed cases, despite Ministry of Civil Aviation's Annual Report 2024-25.
• The missing report concerns a September 2023 Learjet runway excursion involving VSR Ventures, the same operator linked to the recent fatal Baramati crash.
• The 2023 incident was categorized as 'serious', but its final report remains 'in process' over 28 months later, raising concerns about aviation safety.
• The delay in publishing the 2023 report has gained significance following the Baramati crash, putting AAIB under public and regulatory scrutiny.
• ICAO Annex 13 and India's own rules mandate final reports within 12 months, highlighting a significant gap in AAIB's resolution of investigations.

Why It Matters: AAIB's failure to publish a 2023 report on Ajit Pawar's jet operator raises serious aviation safety concerns.