Urgent Call for Safety Audits in Non-Scheduled Aviation

The Business Jet Operators' Association (BAOA) has called for immediate action to bolster safety measures among non-scheduled flight operators following two fatal accidents. These incidents underscore the urgent need for comprehensive safety audits and strict crew briefings to maintain a robust safety culture.

Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd's Beechcraft C90 crash in Jharkhand, which claimed seven lives, has underscored the perils associated with aviation complacency. As non-scheduled operators connect many uncontrolled airfields, the importance of pre-flight weather awareness and due diligence cannot be overstated, according to BAOA Managing Director Captain RK Bali.

With the pre-monsoon season approaching, BAOA stresses that safety must be uncompromised. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu has also indicated government-level initiatives examining non-scheduled flight operations, which are crucial for identifying necessary improvements in safety protocols.