The Air India Express aircraft, which left for London on 12 June, suffered an accident in Ahmedabad. A large number of people died in this accident. This accident shook the whole world. After this accident, the number of air India pilots taking leave has been increased. On June 16, 112 pilots of Air India took leave for the disease.
Giving information in response to a question asked by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol, in the Lok Sabha, in response to a question asked by MP Govind Makthappa Karjol, that day 51 commanders and 61 flight officers applied for the holiday. A member of the lower house had tried to find out if the Air India aircraft was reported to be unwell by the crew members.
Medical circular was issued by DGCA
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a medical circular in February 2023. In this medical circular, airlines were advised to create a separate training program for flight crew/ATCOs (Air Traffic Controller-ATCOS). The purpose of this program was to identify and deal with the bad effects of mental health problems. Air traffic controllers are those who explain the way to airplanes.
In addition, in relation to mental health surveillance, organizations (Scheduled and non-preferred operators, flight training organizations and Indian aircraft port Authority) were also advised to start a assistance program for their employees.
DGCA sent notice to Air India
Air India on Wednesday confirmed a show cause notice from the Director General of Civil Aviation from the Director General of Civil Aviation for the violation of the security standards related to the fatigue of the crew and the management of training. Let us tell you that these notices have been issued after voluntary revelations by the airline in the last 12 months and are related to the violation of training norms and operational processes to ensure comfort period for the cabin crew. An airline spokesperson said that we will give all the answers to these notices.
