Parliament panel summons Civil Aviation secretary, Boeing officials over safety concerns
- In late June, the Parliamentary Committee on Transport summoned Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and Boeing officials to address safety concerns following the June 12 Ahmedabad crash.
- On June 12, the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing over 270 people, prompting safety investigations.
- The Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew crashed with only one survivor, as AAIB, supported by U.S. agencies, analyzes black box data.
- The parliamentary committee on transport is set to meet in early July, while the Civil Aviation Ministry issued draft rules to address aircraft hazard risks.
- Ultimately, the inquiry aims to improve safety protocols and accountability, potentially leading to stricter regulations and enhanced passenger security in India's civil aviation sector.
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Parliamentary Panel To Grill Boeing, Air India Executives On Ahmedabad Crash
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport has summoned Boeing executives, Air India representatives, the Civil Aviation Secretary, and DGCA officials for a discussion on air safety issues related to the tragic Boeing Dreamliner crash.
Ahmedabad plane crash: Parliamentary panel summons Boeing, DGCA officals
New Delhi: The Parliamentary Committee on Transport has summoned Boeing executives, Air India representatives, the Civil Aviation Secretary, and DGCA officials for a discussion on air safety issues related to the tragic Boeing Dreamliner crash within seconds of take-off from the Ahmedabad airport. The meeting is likely to be held in the first week of July. Air safety under scrutiny According to sources, “multiple shortcomings” in the aviation se…
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