IAF Training Command Concludes Aerospace Safety Meeting with Focus on CFIT Prevention
The Annual Aerospace Safety Council Meeting of the Indian Air Force's Training Command was successfully concluded, centering on the critical safety issue of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) in aviation.
Leadership and Participation
The session was led by Air Marshal S Shrinivas, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh, Director General of Inspection and Safety at Air Headquarters, was also present at the meeting.
Senior officials from Command Headquarters, along with base commanders and aerospace safety officers from all flying establishments under Training Command, engaged in the discussions.
Focus on CFIT and Flight Safety
The meeting underscored the importance of various measures including:
| Enhancing situational awareness |
| Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) |
| Early threat recognition |
| Proactive risk prevention strategies |
Strengthening Safety Culture
Participants exchanged insights, operational experiences, and best practices aimed at reducing risks and improving aviation safety standards across the force.
Commitment to Safer Operations
The discussions affirmed the IAF’s dedication to:
| Building a strong safety culture |
| Ensuring mission readiness |
| Minimising operational risks through continuous learning |
The meeting emphasized the necessity of embedding safety into every aspect of flying operations, especially within challenging environments.
