Srinagar, June 13 -- The tragic incident involving Air India Flight AI171, which departed from Ahmedabad for London Gatwick and met with an accident shortly after take-off, has once again brought the vulnerabilities of aviation sector into sharp focus. With 242 passengers and crew on board, including a significant number of Indian nationals, the incident underscores the urgent need to reflect on the state of aviation - its growth, its gaps, and the recurring failures that lead to such disasters. Our aviation story is, in many ways, a tale of ambition and contradiction. From the iconic flights of J.R.D. Tata in the 1930s to becoming one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the 21st century, the journey has been remarkable. Air India ...