Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu inspected the Airport Operation Control Center (AOCC) at the IGI Airport in Delhi after the collapse of the airport’s Terminal 1 roof. The Minister convened with senior officials from the Ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), BCAS, DIAL, and airline operators to review current operations and passenger handling following the transition of flights from Terminal 1 to Terminals 2 and 3.
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comprehensive assessment was also conducted, involving detailed discussions on ensuring smooth functioning and deploying additional manpower to manage increased passenger flow. The DGCA confirmed the activation of war rooms to facilitate close coordination between DIAL and the airlines. Mr Naidu has advised all stakeholders to maintain rigorous standards to ensure seamless operations and prioritize passenger safety.