Centre reviewing safety steps after Germanwings incident

The four-day conclave is marked by daily air shows by aircraft of British Aerobatics Champions

April 02, 2015 03:07 am | Updated 03:07 am IST - Ahmedabad

In the aftermath of the Germanwings incident, the Indian government has begun to look at safety issues in aircraft and it is open to suggestions on how it can be enhanced, Union Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju said here on Wednesday.

Talking to journalists on the sidelines of Aero Conclave 2015, jointly organised by the Ministry, the government of Gujarat and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), he said “the incident is disturbing. Thinking has started in the government on how to improve safety and we are open to all suggestions.”

The four-day conclave, being attended by aviation companies, is marked by daily air shows by aircraft of British Aerobatics Champions.

Four U.K. aircraft gave a stunning display of aerobatics at the Sabarmati River Front, performing a variety of stunts at a maximum height of 3,300 feet at the inaugural session of the air show, attended by Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. Forming loops in the air, diving vertically, taking a steep fall, rotating at various degrees, planes crossing one another and making a heart shape in the air were some of the stunts that had crowds cheering.

Mr. Raju said in the past India had done pioneering work in some of the areas of infrastructure and civil aviation, but it was now lagging behind. He urged Gujarat to lead the way in aerospace manufacturing.

“If we do not hibernate, nothing will stop us. We must dare to dream and care to achieve,” he said.

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