8 incidents in 6 years: Experts highlight need for rules for airport buildings
5 months, 2 weeks ago

8 incidents in 6 years: Experts highlight need for rules for airport buildings

Hindustan Times  

A fatal roof collapse at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport last month has thrown a spotlight on the vulnerability of India’s airport infrastructure, with experts flagging the lack of adequate oversight. At least eight similar incidents reported nationwide in the past six years, with the latest being the rain-triggered collapse of the massive canopy covering the driveway at the Delhi airport’s Terminal 1’s departure, where a cab driver fatally crushed under debris. At least three government officials said that currently there are no civil aviation rules that give the aviation security wing — the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security — or the sector regulator— Directorate General of Civil Aviation — the authority to audit airport buildings, which can be either privately maintained or by the government-run Airports Authority of India. Having said that, there are some minuscule rules that are taken care of by the local fire department.” Industry experts are calling for amended civil aviation rules to mandate regular structural audits of airport buildings.

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Hyderabad Airport To Undergo Safety Audit Following Delhi Incident
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Airport To Undergo Safety Audit Following Delhi Incident

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has decided to conduct a safety audit of the GMR Hyderabad International Airport to prevent untoward incidents as was witnessed at the Delhi International Airport, which is also operated by GMR, in June. Structural engineers from IIT Delhi will be engaged to inspect and make independent assessment of the structural strength of the airport. On June …

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu reviews operations at Delhi Airport following canopy collapse incident
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu reviews operations at Delhi Airport following canopy collapse incident

India TV News  

Days after one person lost his life and eight others were injured in a canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu visited the Airport Operations Control Centre to review current operations and passenger handling. He said, "Inspected the AOCC, IGI Airport, and convened with senior officials from the Ministry of Civil …

Rajkot airport canopy collapses amid heavy rains
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajkot airport canopy collapses amid heavy rains

Hindustan Times  

A canopy at Gujarat’s Rajkot Airport collapsed on Saturday amid heavy rainfall, marking the third such incident at Indian airports in less than a week. The Rajkot Airport, a greenfield facility built by the Airport Authority of India and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2023, is located 25 km from Rajkot at Hirasar village. “This shift is …

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: Canopy broke during maintenance work, say Aviation Ministry sources; repairing underway
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: Canopy broke during maintenance work, say Aviation Ministry sources; repairing underway

Live Mint  

Rajkot airport canopy collapse: The canopy collapse at Rajkot airport took place during the maintenance work to push out water accumulated in the Canopy, reported ANI quoting the Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources. The Rajkot incident comes a day after a canopy collapse at Delhi airport Terminal 1 killed one person and injured eight others. The canopy collapsed at the …

‘We asked them several times’: Son of cab driver killed in Delhi airport mishap flays police
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We asked them several times’: Son of cab driver killed in Delhi airport mishap flays police

Hindustan Times  

Ravinder Kumar, son of the deceased cab driver Ramesh Kumar, who died on Friday after a portion of T1 terminal in Delhi airport collapsed on his car amid heavy rains, alleged delay on part of the police in informing the actual medical condition of his father, PTI reported. Parked vehicles are damaged by the collapse of a departure terminal canopy …

Delhi airport roof collapse: War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport roof collapse: War room constituted to ensure refunds to passengers, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The Hindu  

Assuring proactive measures are taken regarding the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on June 28 said that a war room has been constituted to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers in the incident. Delhi airport roof collapse updates on June 28, 2024 The Minister assured to take necessary proactive measures …

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu criticises opposition for politicising Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu criticises opposition for politicising Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday criticized the opposition for politicizing the canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 on June 28, which tragically claimed one life and injured eight others. The minister's statement comes amid the opposition's claims that the roof that collapsed on Friday due to heavy rains was part of the expanded …

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Fix accountability now!

Deccan Chronicle  

A canopy at the 15-year-old departure forecourt of Terminal 1 collapsed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi causing the death of one person and injuries to at least six others. The heavy rain that lashed the capital with the onset of the monsoon was a clear enough primary cause, but the mishap shines the light on the …

Delhi Airport Forms Committee To Probe Terminal 1 Roof Collapse; Police File 'Death By Negligence' Case
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport Forms Committee To Probe Terminal 1 Roof Collapse; Police File 'Death By Negligence' Case

News 18  

The Delhi International Airport management on Friday formed a committee to probe the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to the death of one person and injuries to at least eight people. Follow Delhi Airport Airport Roof Collapse Live news here A Technical Committee has been formed by the Delhi International Airport Limited to …

No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars: Eyewitnesses at Delhi airport
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No loud noise, chaos when iron rods fell on cars: Eyewitnesses at Delhi airport

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, There was no loud noise of anything breaking when the rods of a portion of a roof collapsed at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1, a cab driver, who was at the site of the incident, said on Friday. HT Image He said that after the rods fell on the cars parked at the site, people became aware of the …

Investigation started into Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident: Civil Aviation Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Investigation started into Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident: Civil Aviation Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday that an investigation has been started into the Delhi Airport canopy collapse incident at Terminal 1. Following the incident, the Civil Aviation Minister also said that all Airport buildings across the Country would be inspected. Doctors at the AIIMS Trauma Centre said that a 28-year-old man who …

Delhi airport roof collapse: One person dead as heavy rains hit India capital
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport roof collapse: One person dead as heavy rains hit India capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least one person was …

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics

Hindustan Times  

1 killed after roof collapses at Delhi Airport's T1 amid heavy rain | See Pics Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira. Delhi airport roof collapse: The incident happened at around 5 am at departure area of Terminal 1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. …

Delhi Airport accident: After Kharge's attack, Centre says building was inaugurated in 2009
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Airport accident: After Kharge's attack, Centre says building was inaugurated in 2009

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday blamed the Narendra Modi-led government for the collapse of a section of the canopy outside the Delhi airport's Terminal 1, saying the victims bore the brunt of the "corrupt, inept and selfish government's" actions. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pointing out that the latter had praised his governance when he inaugurated a …

Video: 1 dead, 4 injured after roof collapses at Delhi airport's T-1; flights cancelled
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: 1 dead, 4 injured after roof collapses at Delhi airport's T-1; flights cancelled

Firstpost  

On Friday morning, the roof sheet and the support beams of Delhi airport T-1 collapsed, damaging the cars parked in the pick-up and drop area of the terminal At least one person was killed and four others were injured after a portion of the roof of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal-1 collapsed on cars, including taxis, amid heavy rains …

Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports

India TV News  

Delhi airport roof collapse: The civil aviation ministry today ordered a thorough inspection of the structural strength of all airports in India, following the roof collapse incident at the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi that left one dead and at least six persons injured. 24x7 war room to be set up for efficient management of passengers at T2, T3 …

DIAL forms technical committee to probe roof collapse at Terminal 1
5 months, 3 weeks ago

DIAL forms technical committee to probe roof collapse at Terminal 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi International Airport Limited has formed a technical committee to investigate the roof collapse reported at Terminal 1 on Friday which killed one person and left eight others injured. In a statement issued post the incident, Delhi Airport's operator said that it's working with all relevant agencies, including Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation, …

Delhi airport's T-1 roof collapses amidst heavy rains; 1 dead, 6 injured
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi airport's T-1 roof collapses amidst heavy rains; 1 dead, 6 injured

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At least one person died while 6 others sustained injuries after a portion of a roof at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed amid heavy overnight rains, officials said on Friday. Sharing details, Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg said they received information about the incident at 5.30 am following which 4 fire tenders were immediately rushed to the …

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