An annual feature, the Aerospace Safety Council Meet witnessed the participation of commanders of all bases under Western Air Command (WAC) as well as Aerospace Safety and Inspection Officers of all commands of Indian Air Force and the members from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

 

Addressing the commanders at the meet which had the underlying theme– 'Enhancing Flight Safety through professional leadership', Air Marshal NAK Browne, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command said, "People are at the core of our Aviation Safety Programme and they must receive our highest attention". The Western Air Command (WAC) contributes to approximately 35 % of total flying efforts of Indian Air Force which also includes the round the year air maintenance operations carried out by WAC in the Northern Region of the country.

 

For Flight Safety or Aerospace Safety, an ongoing concern for military aviation as it involves operating at the limits of human body, machine and environment, the meet saw the commanders carry out an annual review of flight safety records. With the aviation environment being extremely dynamic and the IAF operating a wide variety of aircraft of varied technological vintage. The meet provided a valuable platform for presenting and discussing various flight safety issues and sharing effective and innovative measures adopted at the bases towards enhancing flight safety and reducing the rate of accidents and incidents related to flying. The meet also saw emphasis being laid on environmental issues that directly affect flight safety such as the bird menace.