TBM Staff - Mumbai The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reported a 25% reduction in air proximity incidents in 2023 compared to the previous two years. Air proximity incidents occur when two aircraft come dangerously close mid-air, posing a risk of collision.
In its latest safety review, the DGCA highlighted significant safety improvements, including a 23% drop in unstabilized approaches, where aircraft deviate from the ideal speed, descent rate, or alignment during landing. This reduction minimizes the risk of runway excursions and unsafe landings.
Additionally, alerts from the Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS), designed to prevent planes from crashing into the ground, have decreased by 92%. This sharp decline lowers the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), a leading cause of aviation accidents.
The DGCA attributed these improvements to the National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP), which sets annual safety targets. “Our data-driven approach ensures safety is at the core of aviation growth and helps identify emerging issues,” the DGCA stated.
These achievements underscore the regulator’s ongoing efforts to strengthen aviation safety in Indian airspace.
