Safety Measures to be Implemented at Mangalore Airport after Crash

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Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel announced that the runway at Mangalore's Bajpe International Airport would be extended from 8,000 to 9,000 feet following the recent Air India Express aircraft crash. Patel also stated that the Ministry was contemplating installing approach radars at Mangalore and other airports to improve safety measures. The Minister emphasized the importance of complying with international civil aviation organization guidelines and expressed a commitment to rectify shortcomings at the Mangalore airport. Additionally, a Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council is set to meet next week to discuss safety, technical, and other aspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The runway at Mangalore's Bajpe International Airport will be extended from 8,000 to 9,000 feet in response to the recent Air India Express aircraft crash.
  • The Civil Aviation Ministry is contemplating installing approach radars at Mangalore and other airports to improve safety measures.
  • Patel emphasized the importance of complying with international civil aviation organization guidelines.
  • The proposed Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council will meet next week to discuss safety, technical, and other aspects.
  • The Minister stated that the DGCA would hold regular consultations with council members to obtain their input on safety measures.
  • Patel emphasized that Indian aviation is safe, but errors can lead to accidents, and that aviation can only be 100% safe or 0% safe.

Statistics:

  • The runway at Mangalore's Bajpe International Airport is currently 8,000 feet and will be extended to 9,000 feet.
  • The proposed extension of the runway will improve safety measures at the airport.
  • The Civil Aviation Ministry is contemplating installing approach radars at Mangalore and other airports.
  • The proposed Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council will meet next week to discuss safety, technical, and other aspects.

Sources:

  • HT Syndication
  • CNN-IBN
  • Deepti Metzkar, HT Syndication ([Source: CNN-IBN, Karan Thapar interview with Praful Patel, 31 May 2023])