Representatives from leading airlines, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) are expected to be summoned for discussions.
In light of increasing worries regarding aviation safety, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is reportedly set to address the matter of air safety following two recent tragic events — the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 and the helicopter crash in the Kedarnath region of Uttarakhand.
According to sources referenced in a News18 report, several members of the committee have already contacted chairperson Sanjay Jha, urging him to prioritize a more extensive investigation into the persistent failures in civil aviation safety.
It has been learned from the report that the panel is anticipated to officially decide to summon senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for a thorough briefing.
While the committee is closely observing the ongoing investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash, which resulted in 270 fatalities on June 12, it is expected to refrain from focusing solely on this particular incident, instead opting for a comprehensive review of existing protocols and procedures.
Representatives from major airlines, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) are reportedly set to be invited for discussions.
Meanwhile, in response to the Kedarnath helicopter crash, the committee intends to summon companies that provide pilgrimage-related air services, such as those operating at Mata Vaishno Devi and Char Dham sites, to gain insights into operational challenges and strategies for risk mitigation.
A series of technical issues involving Boeing Dreamliner aircraft following the Ahmedabad crash has further intensified the urgency, raising new concerns regarding aircraft reliability and oversight.
In the meantime, the Centre has ordered distinct high-level inquiries into both the Ahmedabad and Kedarnath crashes. For the Ahmedabad incident, a committee led by the Union Home Secretary has also been established to investigate broader lapses.
