Gadkari seeks modernisation in air traffic control, aviation sector
Nagpur (PTI): Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday called for upgradation of technology and rules as per global standards in the aviation sector including the field of Air Traffic Control.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the 3-day annual event on civil aviation organised by the Air Traffic Controllers Guild of India here.
The aviation sector has a huge potential as the number of airports in the country has increased from 75 to 150, Gadkari said, adding that the sector has witnessed a 22 per cent growth in recent years.
Nagpur lies at the centre of the country, and can possibly become the control centre of the entire air traffic control in India, he remarked.
There is a need to scrap old and outdated rules and bring new rules as per global standards while not compromising on safety, the minister said, adding that new rules will usher in reforms in the sector.
The role of Air traffic Controllers is very important for the dream `Viksit Bharat' (developed India), he said, adding that their job involves a lot of risk and their work makes the aviation sector safe.
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Two killed in high-speed bike crash on Mukundpur flyover in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Two people were killed after their speeding motorcycle crashed into a wall on the Mukundpur flyover in outernorth Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy area, police said on Monday.
The rider lost control of the motorcycle, and it rammed into the side wall of the flyover with great force late Sunday night, they said.
The impact was so severe that one of the victims was thrown off the flyover and fell into a drain below.
A rescue operation was launched to locate the man who fell into the drain, police said, adding that both victims were later found dead.
On receiving information, police and ambulance teams rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital. Further details awaited.
