Question : AIRCRAFT SAFETY

(a) whether the Civil Aviation authorities have taken any fresh measures for strengthening security in planes;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has set up any Civil Aviation Security Consultant Body;

(d) if so, the details thereof and its likely constitution along with the criteria for selection of its members;

(e) whether Members of Parliament are also nominated in this body;and

(f) if so,the details thereof ?

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI K. C. VENUGOPAL )

(a) and (b): Sky Marshals have been traveling on-board aircrafts on the specified routes for strengthening security in planes.

(c): No, Madam.

(d), (e) and (f): Does not arise.