Air India Tragedy Sparks Aviation Safety Inquiry

A panel of Indian lawmakers is scheduled to review the safety protocols within the country's civil aviation sector, sparked by the recent Air India crash. The meeting, set for July 9, will involve key industry and government officials addressing critical questions.

The upper house of India's parliament has requested participation from airport operators, air traffic controllers, and airlines such as Air India and IndiGo. This comprehensive review, prompted by the June 12 Air India disaster, aims to improve passenger safety standards after 260 people perished in the crash.

R K Chaudhary, a member of the parliamentary panel, emphasized the necessity of discussing the crash to ensure airlines' vigilance. Meanwhile, India's aviation watchdog has flagged compliance issues at Air India, noting repeated safety violations and overdue aircraft checks.

(With inputs from agencies.)