Friday, August 03, 2018

26 cases of mid-air miss reported over Indian airspace till June this year

New Delhi: Twenty six cases of mid-air miss or when aircraft come on collision course were reported over the Indian air space this year till June, Parliament was informed today.

The number of such incidents was 28 last year and 32 in 2016, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

To prevent and minimise such incidents, a system ensuring a flexible use of airspace and safety management was implemented at the airports, along with coordination procedures laid down to hand over operation from one unit to another, he added. The airlines were also directed to avoid similar or confusing call signs, the minister said.
02/08/18 New Indian Express
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