After the flight AI 171 crashed going to London in Ahmedabad, the country’s aviation regulatory body DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) took quick action and held a high -level meeting with the top management of Air India and Air India Express. In this meeting, DGCA spoke directly to CEO Campbell Wilson of Air India and directed to focus on several important issues related to the operation of the company.
DGCA has asked Air India to focus on especially on aircraft safety and maintenance. The regulator has said that no technical flaw can be ignored and every aircraft should live up to strict security standards before the flight. Instructions have been given to make the operation of flights more disciplined. DGCA said that the operation of flights on time is mandatory for the credibility of the airline and the trust of the passengers.
In the event of late flights and cancellation, the inconvenience of passengers has been taken seriously. The regulator has asked Air India that in such a situation, clear information and assistance should be provided to the passengers. DGCA has asked Air India to make the Crisis Communication Dialogue system more effective. That is, in the event of any emergency or delay, it should be made mandatory to give immediate information and cooperation to the passengers.
What issues were churned in a special meeting?
Senior officials of Air India and Air India Express were called in this special meeting. DGCA clarified that the safety of passengers is the biggest priority after the AI ​​171 flight accident. It should be ensured that all technical tests are done in a timely and authentic manner before any flight.
It was said by DGCA that in case of flight delay or technical fault, passengers should be repaired by the airline information, facilities and service standards.
270 people lost their lives in plane crash in Ahmedabad
Let us know that the plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon is one of the most frightening accidents related to 787 Dreamliner aircraft of the company. This is the most modern widebody airliner of American aircraft manufacturer Boeing. This Air India aircraft was just 12 years old and reached Ahmedabad with passengers from Delhi a few hours before the accident. There were 242 people in it.
Just a few minutes after flying from runway number 23 of Ahmedabad Airport, it started falling down rapidly and turned into a huge fire shell after crashing in a residential area. 270 people died in this accident. These include the people present in that building, causing this aircraft to collide.
DGCA issued strict orders on 13 June
On 13 June, a special order was issued by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), in which it was made mandatory for Air India’s Boeing Dreamliner aircraft to undergo an accepted safety inspection before the flight. This order was issued after the aircraft accident in Ahmedabad.
The safety check tested the aircraft in six different stages before the flight, including fuel parameter monitoring, cabin air compressor system, electronic engine control test, engine fuel actuator operation, oil system and service checking of the hydraulic system. Along with this, instructions were also given to make proper review of the parameters before the takeoff.