The initiative seeks to enhance the implementation of Safety Management Systems in line with international aviation safety standards and regulatory requirements.
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In an effort to strengthen aviation safety practices across airports in the country, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday launched a five-day pan-India Safety Management System (SMS) Training Programme for Safety Managers at its Regional Headquarters (Eastern Region) in Kolkata.
The programme, being held from 27 July to 31, was inaugurated by Hargovind Meena, Regional Executive Director (Eastern Region), along with Vikram Singh, Airport Director of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Twenty-five safety managers representing various AAI-operated airports from across India are participating in the training programme.
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The initiative seeks to enhance the implementation of Safety Management Systems in line with international aviation safety standards and regulatory requirements. Addressing the inaugural session, Meena stressed the importance of a robust Safety Management System in ensuring the proactive identification, assessment and mitigation of operational risks. He said continuous training and capacity building of safety managers are essential for improving operational efficiency and maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety.
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Welcoming the participants, Vikram Singh expressed confidence that the exchange of knowledge and best practices during the programme would help strengthen safety standards at airports across the country. He said such initiatives play a key role in building a stronger safety culture within the organisation.
The training programme includes sessions on safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion and the applicable regulatory framework governing airport operations. The sessions are being conducted by experienced faculty members and aviation safety experts.
According to AAI officials, the programme reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture, enhancing professional capabilities and ensuring compliance with globally accepted aviation safety practices. The initiative is expected to further reinforce AAI’s efforts to maintain high operational safety standards across its network of airports.
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