(a) whether the International Civil Aviation Organization had recommended
installation of hidden cameras in the cockpit/door gallery area and cabin;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government thereon; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. International Civil Aviation Organization had recommended that:
`For all passenger carrying aeroplanes of Maximum Certified Mass greater than 45000 Kg
or with passenger seating capacity more than 60 should be provided for monitoring from
both pilot`s stations, the entire door area outside the flight crew compartment. This
is to identify persons requesting entry and to detect any suspicious behaviour
or potential threat`.
This recommendation has been adopted by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
in Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 8, Series O, Part II effective
from 1st January, 2008.
(c): Does not arise.