Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviews winter fog preparedness with airlines, DGCA, AAI, and CISF. Emphasis on SOP compliance, real-time coordination, qualified crew deployment, and timely passenger communication to ensure safe, seamless operations.
Aviation Minister reviews winter fog safety measures
New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu held a comprehensive review meeting on Friday, assessing the preparedness of aviation authorities and airlines for operations during the winter fog season.
This meeting was particularly significant given the recent flight disruptions, especially those experienced by IndiGo.
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The Minister stated on X (formerly Twitter) that he included key officials from the DGCA, AAI, airport operators, airlines, and CISF in the meeting. The primary objective was to ensure the safety and smooth operation of flights during periods of low visibility in winter.
Chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to assess preparedness for the upcoming fog window of the winter schedule with all key stakeholders including DGCA, AAI, airport operators, airlines and CISF.
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— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) December 12, 2025
All agencies were instructed to adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and to establish clear accountability for any disruptions.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu emphasized that real-time data sharing, active war rooms, and the deployment of CAT II and CAT III capable aircraft and qualified crew are crucial for seamless operations.
Ram Mohan Naidu stressed the importance of maintaining clear and effective communication to keep passengers informed in a timely manner. He emphasized that all stakeholders must ensure that passengers have a safe, uninterrupted, and well-organized flight experience.
He stated, "Every passenger is important, and clear accountability will be established in case of any inconvenience." The Minister directed all airlines and relevant authorities to maintain coordination at every step, based on forecasts and real-time conditions.
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The complexities of aviation operations increase during the winter fog season. This review meeting by the Minister is an effort to ensure that all airlines and aviation agencies adhere to SOPs, provide timely information, and are prepared to mitigate any inconvenience to passengers.
