NEW DELHI: In March, two aircraft operated by Emirates and Etihad
Airways had a 'near miss' over Mumbai, as they were less than 1,000 feet
apart and flying head on. Flying that close is considered dangerous and
triggers a collision warning alarm in the cockpit. A Directorate
General of Civil Aviation inquiry into the incident has yet to come up
with its findings. Aviation experts meanwhile point out India's depleted
pool of air traffic controllers—that means extra work pressure on those
who are on duty-as a possible cause.
There had been several instances of near miss in Indian airspace in recent times, with Mumbai and Delhi accounting for the most.
To take the current work load, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), which provides ATC services in the country, needs to add at least 1,500 more ATC officers to the current roster of 2,600, say ATC sources.
An official at AAI's human resources department acknowledged the shortage and said a process to fill the vacancies was ongoing.
Read news in full 04/08/15 Mihir Mishra/The Economic Times
There had been several instances of near miss in Indian airspace in recent times, with Mumbai and Delhi accounting for the most.
To take the current work load, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), which provides ATC services in the country, needs to add at least 1,500 more ATC officers to the current roster of 2,600, say ATC sources.
An official at AAI's human resources department acknowledged the shortage and said a process to fill the vacancies was ongoing.
Read news in full 04/08/15 Mihir Mishra/The Economic Times
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