59 incidents of aircraft engine damage since 2014: Govt
There were 21 incidents of damage to aircraft engines during flights in 2017, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha informed Lok Sabha today, adding that the figure is also the highest in the last four years. Total 59 such incidents were reported in the last four years, of which 14 cases were reported in 2014 and 12 each in 2015 and 2016.
No consequential damage to the aircraft structure during incidents: Sinha
"During these incidents, there was no consequential damage to the aircraft structure," Sinha said. "The occurrences of engine damage during flight are investigated by the DGCA. Based on the findings of the investigation, corrective actions are taken to avoid the recurrences," he added. He also noted that engines are maintained by aircraft operators as per the maintenance program prescribed by the aircraft/engine manufacturer.
Airlines free to fix reasonable tariff under Aircraft Rules 1937
Sinha said that the government isn't planning to formulate a regulatory authority for controlling and monitoring airfares. He further said that under provisions of the Aircraft Rules 1937, airlines are free to fix reasonable tariff. Airlines remain compliant with the regulatory provisions as long as the fare charged by them does not exceed the fare established and displayed on their websites, Sinha said.
