DGCA issues safety guidelines for flying VIPs
The Hindu
Insists on twin-engine aircraft with good operational capability
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued elaborate guidelines to ensure highest standards of safety of aircraft owned by State Governments or other entities used for official/non-official carriage of Central, State and foreign dignitaries.
Acting on the outcome of investigation of accidents/incidents involving such aircraft operations, the aviation watchdog said there was a need for harmonisation of requirements and guidelines. “It is essential that adequate measures are taken by all concerned to ensure the highest standards of safety for operation of such flights,” the DGCA said in a safety advisory.
It said twin-engine aircraft with good operational capability, reliability and easy maintainability characteristics should be used and its operations should be in accordance with the Aircraft Rules and instructions issued from time to time.