(a) whether the Government has come up with a proposal of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) forVVIP flight
movement;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the minor/major accidents reported of VVIPs flights during the last two years?
(a) whether the Government has come up with a proposal of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) forVVIP flight
movement;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the minor/major accidents reported of VVIPs flights during the last two years?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) and (b):- Yes, Madam. With a view to collate all the instructions and lay down Standard Operating
Procedure (SOP) for conduct/operation of VVIP/VIP flights, a Joint Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
between Airports Authority of India and Indian Air Force has been finalised and approved by Directorate
General of Civil Aviation. As per the SOP VVIP term means and include the President, the Vice -President,
the Prime Minister of India and foreign Heads of States/Government.
(c):- During the last two years four incidents involving VVIP flights were reported. During the said period
no accident was reported to VVIP flights.