In a significant development following the recent aviation incident, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu today announced that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued orders for extended surveillance of the 34 Boeing 787 aircraft currently operational in the Indian fleet. Out of these, eight have already undergone urgent inspections.
Addressing the media in New Delhi, Minister Naidu highlighted the formation of a high-level committee comprising experts from diverse sectors to oversee the investigation into the incident. He disclosed that the committee will be chaired by the Home Secretary and will play a crucial role in analyzing the circumstances surrounding the recent crash.
"In response to the incident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) was promptly activated," Minister Naidu affirmed, underscoring the bureau's pivotal role in investigating aviation accidents. He confirmed that the AAIB has successfully retrieved the flight data recorder, commonly known as the black box, which holds crucial information vital to understanding the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
Efforts on the ground have been robust, Minister Naidu assured, with coordinated response teams from various departments actively engaged in extinguishing fires and clearing debris. "Our priority remains the identification and respectful handling of victims," he emphasized, noting ongoing DNA testing to facilitate swift identification and reunification with families.
The minister expressed confidence in the comprehensive investigative approach adopted, reassuring the public of continued vigilance and safety measures across the aviation sector. As investigations progress, further updates are expected to shed light on the incident's causes and preventive measures.
For more detailed updates and ongoing developments, stay tuned as the investigation unfolds under the scrutiny of national aviation authorities and expert oversight committees.
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