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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Emergency mock drill at airport to evaluate preparedness, response coordination
Pune: A full-scale emergency mock drill was conducted at airport on Saturday in alignment with the Aerodrome Emergency Plan, as per the guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to evaluate the preparedness, response coordination and operational efficiency of all stakeholders in handling a real-time aviation emergency scenario. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke said the drill was successful. The simulated situation involved the detection of smoke in the cockpit of a dummy incoming aircraft. Upon receiving this information, the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) was immediately activated and alerts were disseminated to all relevant stakeholders. Multiple emergency centres were swiftly established to manage the incident. These included an emergency control centre, emergency operations centre, emergency control room, survivors reception centre, crew reception centre, friends and relatives reception centre, reunion area, rendezvous point and a dedicated media centre. A passenger coach was stationed to simulate the aircraft, ensuring realism in the response efforts. Following the alert, firefighting units from the Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services, along with fire brigades from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) responded immediately to the scene. The simulated flames were extinguished efficiently and rescue operations were carried out to evacuate dummy passengers. Medical teams from the Airport Health Organization (APHO), district medical services and local hospitals administered first aid on-site and transported the "injured" to designated hospitals. Simulated survivors were guided to the appropriate reception centres for further care and support.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Full scale emergency mock drill conducted at the Pune airport
A Full-Scale Emergency Mock Drill was successfully conducted at Pune Airport on Saturday in alignment with the Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) as per the guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The exercise was aimed at evaluating the preparedness, response coordination, and operational efficiency of all stakeholders in handling a real-time aviation emergency scenario. The simulated situation involved detection of smoke in the cockpit of a dummy incoming aircraft. Upon receipt of this information, the Airport Emergency Plan was immediately activated, and alerts were disseminated to all relevant stakeholders. Multiple emergency centres were established swiftly to manage the incident, including the Emergency Control Centre (ECC), Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Emergency Control Room (ECR), Survivors Reception Centre (SRC), Crew Reception Centre (CRC), Friends and Relatives Reception Centre (FRRC), Reunion Area (RA), Rendezvous Point (RP), and a dedicated Media Centre. A passenger coach was also stationed to simulate aircraft, ensuring realism in the response efforts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Following the alert, firefighting units from the Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services, along with fire brigades from PMC, PMRDA, and PCMC, responded immediately to the scene. The simulated fires were extinguished efficiently and rescue operations were carried out to evacuate dummy passengers. Medical teams from the Airport Health Organization (APHO), district medical services, and local hospitals administered first aid on-site and transported the injured to designated hospitals. Survivors were guided to the appropriate reception centres for further care and support. The drill witnessed active participation and coordination among various airport-based agencies including the Indian Air Force (IAF), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Immigration, Airlines, Ground Handling Agencies (GHA), and APHO. In addition, critical support was extended by agencies from the city of Pune and surrounding regions such as the PMC, PMRDA, and PCMC Fire Services, Civil Defence, District Administration, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), District Medical Services, State Police, and local hospitals. Approximately 330 personnel from various agencies took part in the mock drill, making it one of the most comprehensive emergency preparedness exercises conducted at Pune Airport. The overall response was prompt, organized, and effective, reflecting the high level of preparedness and synergy among all involved agencies. During the post-drill debriefing, observations and recommendations were shared by independent evaluators with the participating teams, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. The Airport Director appreciated the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders.
India Gazette
28-06-2025
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- India Gazette
Himachal: Kangra airport conducts full-scale emergency mock drill to test disaster preparedness
Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): A full-scale emergency mock exercise was successfully conducted at Kangra Airport on Saturday. The objective of the exercise was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and to enhance coordination among various responding agencies, according to airport officials. According to the simulated scenario, a Delhi to Gaggal flight (VTABC, Q400 type) reported a starboard engine failure at 1515 hours and requested priority landing. The aircraft was carrying 71 persons onboard. During its approach to Runway 33, the aircraft declared a 'May Day' and crashed near the Manjhi River. Immediately after the report, ATC declared a full emergency and alerted all concerned agencies. Fire tenders, ambulances, medical teams, and the State Disaster Management team rushed to the crash site. Injured passengers were provided first aid and shifted to hospitals, while a few casualties were sent for DNA profiling for identification. The exercise was closely monitored by Airport Director Dhirendra Singh, SDM Ishant Jaswal, DySP Ankit Sharma, officers from the State Fire Department, local hospitals, and the disaster response team. Coordination and response from all departments were found to be timely and effective. The exercise aimed to enhance preparedness and ensure an efficient real-time response during actual emergencies. The exercise followed the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile,the Airports Authority of India (AAI) also conducted a mock drill at Chennai International Airport on Saturday to assess emergency preparedness for a potential plane crash. 'This mock exercise drill is a standard practice that airports undertake as part of their Airport Emergency Plan. Usually, we do it at the airport. This is the first time we are doing it outside, as we wanted to assess the preparedness of state authorities following what happened in Ahmedabad,' Airport Director of Airports Authority of India, Chennai International Airport, CV Deepak, told ANI. 'We will now hear from independent observers and fill the gaps accordingly... Approximately 300 people participated. Around 55 people participated as passengers onboard the aircraft,' he added. On June 12, a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The DNA samples of 251 victims in the Air India plane crash have been identified. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Lab in New Delhi is currently working intensively to examine data retrieved from the black boxes of the flight. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved, and on June 25, 2025, the memory module was successfully accessed and its data downloaded at the AAIB Lab. Sources familiar with the process told ANI that an identical black box, referred to as a 'golden chassis,' was used to confirm whether data could be accurately recovered from the black boxes. One black box was recovered from the rooftop of a building at the crash site on June 13, and the other from the debris on June 16. (ANI)
The Sun
27-04-2025
- The Sun
TH, MAHB conduct evacuation drill at KLIA for Haj preparations
SEPANG: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), in collaboration with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), carried out an evacuation simulation at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today to ensure smooth operations for this year's Haj pilgrimage. The exercise, involving 200 participants including TH staff, MAHB personnel, as well as security and medical teams from KLIA, aimed to prepare Haj pilgrims for potential emergencies or unforeseen incidents. TH Domestic Haj Operations (OHTA) deputy director Mohamed Ameen Abdul Wahab said the simulation was critical to ensuring that standard operating procedures and evacuation protocols are followed efficiently in the event of an emergency, particularly when pilgrims are gathered at KLIA before their departure. 'This training is part of the preparation for Haj staff, especially ahead of the first flight on April 29, which will carry 284 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia,' he said. Mohamed Ameen said the exercise also ensures readiness for emergencies, such as fires, natural disasters and crises, involving TH staff, MAHB personnel and other agencies. The drill followed the OHTA Emergency Action Plan and Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP), which outline emergency management protocols, involving KLIA's operational units, government agencies and airlines. TH also announced that similar evacuations will be held at other state Haj departure stations, including Sultan Mahmud International Airport in Kuala Terengganu, Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu and Senai International Airport in Kulai. The final flight of Malaysian Haj pilgrims is scheduled for June 1, with the Day of Arafah expected to take place on Thursday, June 5.
