CSMIA successfully executes comprehensive aircraft emergency preparedness drill

• The exercise, codenamed Black Panther, utilized a medium-sized aircraft model as a mock-up for the scenario

• The undercarriage of the mock-up aircraft was intentionally set ablaze to replicate a fire on the plane

• The drill commenced with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) notifying key stakeholders about the simulated fire on the mock-up aircraft

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In a proactive measure to strengthen its crisis response capabilities, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) meticulously organized a Full Scale Aircraft Emergency Exercise (FSAEE) on November 22, 2023.

Commencing at 1200 hours and concluding at approximately 1405 (2;05pm) hours, the two-hour-long exercise simulated a scenario wherein a medium-sized aircraft overshot the runway, resulting in the undercarriage catching fire. This simulation aimed to assess the readiness of multiple stakeholders to respond effectively to emergencies in real-time, mitigating potential loss of life and property damage while ensuring minimal disruption to CSMIA’s regular operations.

The exercise, codenamed Black Panther, utilized a medium-sized aircraft model as a mock-up for the scenario. The undercarriage of the mock-up aircraft was intentionally set ablaze to replicate a fire on the plane. The drill commenced with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) notifying key stakeholders about the simulated fire on the mock-up aircraft.

The airport’s dedication is directed towards establishing a safe, secure, and resilient travel environment for all passengers and the broader aviation community

The FSAEE, conducted biennially and previously in 2019 and 2021, serves as a resilience test for participating agencies, enabling stakeholders to assess their preparedness while maintaining operational continuity. The comprehensive drill involved the active participation of various entities, including MIAL, Airlines, Air Traffic Control, CISF, Airport Health Organization, Customs, Immigration, Ground Handling Agencies, Mumbai Police, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Civil Defence, State Disaster Management Authority, National Disaster Response Force, MCGM Disaster Management Cell, Hospitals, and Ambulance Services. International Civil Aviation Organization and DGCA regulations mandate airports to conduct full-scale aircraft emergency exercises once every two years.

Beyond regulatory compliance, these drills underscore CSMIA’s unwavering commitment to passenger safety, continual refinement of protocols, and adherence to the highest standards in crisis management. CSMIA approaches these simulations with utmost precaution, aiming to reskill and refine policies and procedures within their contingency plans. The airport’s dedication is directed towards establishing a safe, secure, and resilient travel environment for all passengers and the broader aviation community.

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