Muqeem Ahmed, London,
The International Air Traffic Association (IATA) has issued warnings to airlines around the world on the condition and safety of aircraft.
During global outbreak of Pandemic corona virus, passenger planes were either grounded or kept in storage due to restrictions and lockdowns.
At one point, two-thirds of the airlines around the globe remained grounded for months; this incident was the first of its kind in history.
According to the IATA, resuming flight operations, there were service and maintenance errors. There was also evidence that pilots’ abilities are rusty or out of practice.
A report says that many incidents of improper landing have been reported this year, which has resulted an accidents.
IATA also mention 97 people killed in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash in May, Airlines insurance company are pushing for the latest landing training for pilots who are unemployed or away from work for so long.
According to European Aviation Regulator, there have been a number of errors in air speed and altitude readings globally.
In June, Viz Air’s pilot had to suspend a flight while ground speed was zero. Examination revealed that insects made a home in a key sensor and that plane had been idle for 12 weeks. Such incidents have led to fatal accidents in past
According to regulator, without prolonged service, aircraft oil becomes contaminated and battery voltage is lost in emergency system. Many airlines have developed training programs for pilots to practice
But according to organization, pilots will return to perform their duties, they honestly declare about abilities and confidence because it is a matter of thousands of lives.
