Private jet owners in Ahmedabad are tightening safety protocols following last month’s deadly Air India crash near the city’s airport, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Most privately-owned aircraft registered in Ahmedabad are undergoing special audits or have moved up their routine inspections. Wealthy families and businesses have also hired consultants to assess potential risks linked to the airport.
The heightened precautions come after India’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades, when an Air India 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 passengers and dozens on the ground.
Jets used by prominent figures such as Gautam Adani, Asia’s second-richest person, and other Ahmedabad-based billionaires are among those undergoing extra checks. While Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man, doesn’t live in the city, his family and business interests frequently bring him to Gujarat.
Ahmedabad is home to eight non-scheduled aviation operators, which collectively own 24 business jets and a helicopter. These operators run private aircraft for wealthy individuals, corporations and charter services.
The crash has raised broader concerns among private jet owners across India, prompting questions about aircraft maintenance standards, even as business jet activity traditionally slows during the monsoon season.
The incident has also led to a nationwide audit by India’s aviation regulator, which uncovered maintenance lapses and is targeting unauthorized structures near airports that could pose safety risks.
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