New Delhi, June 20 -- In the wake of the catastrophic Air India crash that killed 241 people, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released a draft of the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025 to tighten controls on structures that pose a threat to aircraft safety near airports.
The rules aim to give authorities the power to take prompt action against buildings and trees that exceed height limits in designated aerodrome zones.
This is seen as a proactive step to prevent potential accidents caused by obstructions in flight paths.
The move is seen as a preventive step following the June 12 tragedy, in which a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the host...