Disaster in waiting at Mumbai airport

Mumbai: A disaster is waiting to happen at the Mumbai airport, according to a CNN-IBN exclusive report.
CNN-IBN has learnt that a vital radar that can help prevent disasters is lying locked up, gathering dust, for the last two years.
The airport has witnessed several cases of near-misses in the recent past.
Experts allege that despite many close calls the Mumbai airport is not addressing safety issues.
The vital Surface Movement Radar which is used to monitor ground traffic at the airport is yet to be installed. It was brought in 2008 and shockingly as sources point out the warranty has expired.
Without Surface Movement Radar ATC is blind to movements on the tarmac, and with traffic at saturation point human error is bound to creep in, especially during the monsoons to prevent runway incursions.
Shortage of air traffic controllers is also adding to fears. The few experienced are already overworked.
03/06/10 IBN Live

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Categories: Airports Jun 2010, Safety Jun 2010