Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB):
1.It regulates aviation safety standards.
2.It functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3.It was established as per the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the Chicago Convention.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 is incorrect. Regulation of aviation safety standards is the responsibility of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), not AAIB. The AAIB specifically investigates aircraft accidents and incidents to improve aviation safety.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The AAIB is an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, established to ensure independent investigations into aircraft accidents and incidents. The AAIB was set up in compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) outlined in Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention, ensuring alignment with international norms for accident investigation.
Source: The Hindu
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