Chinese regulator toughens safety stance after crashes
China’s civil aviation regulator has announced a series of stringent safety measures in response to recent airline incidents that have raised global concerns about aviation safety.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed on Friday that it is intensifying safety risk assessments and implementing stricter oversight to address potential hazards.
Shu Mingjiang, a senior CAAC official overseeing aviation safety, stated during a press briefing that the regulator is committed to ensuring operational safety by rigorously identifying and mitigating risks.
The announcement follows high-profile aviation accidents involving Azerbaijan Airlines and South Korea’s Jeju Air, which have put airline safety under the spotlight internationally.
Shu confirmed that the CAAC held emergency meetings to review these incidents, monitor the ongoing investigations, and instruct airlines and airports to take immediate preventative action.
As part of its enhanced safety strategy, the CAAC will issue warnings for flights potentially at risk and adjust routes to minimise dangers. Airports across the country have also been instructed to reinforce measures to mitigate bird strikes.
Efforts include deploying advanced technology to track bird movements, implementing more effective deterrents, and improving the identification of bird strikes.
