Following two major aviation incidents within a month, South Korea is taking decisive action to overhaul its aviation safety system. A new committee will investigate issues such as maintenance practices, aircraft utilization rates, and airport operations, aiming to restore public trust and prevent future tragedies.
South Korea is aiming to rebuild its aviation safety system from the ground up following two major aviation incidents within a month. The transport ministry announced the formation of a new committee on Tuesday, tasked with improving air travel in the country after a devastating plane crash and a fiery incident at an airport.
Deputy Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Baek Won-kuk stated that the government is committed to restoring trust in the country's aviation safety system through this comprehensive overhaul. The deadliest air disaster in South Korean history occurred on December 29th when a Jeju Air budget airline plane crashed at Muan airport, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. A preliminary investigation revealed that bird strikes, evidenced by duck remains found in both engines, played a role in the crash. Last week, an Air Busan plane caught fire at Busan's international airport shortly before departure, though all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The fire originated in an overhead luggage bin, according to Air Busan.The 10-week committee will comprise experts from the private sector and will delve into various aspects of aviation safety, including maintenance practices, aircraft utilization rates at budget airlines, and the construction and operation of airports. In response to the Jeju Air crash, authorities have already committed to modifying similar structures at seven airports across the country. These structures were positioned near the end of runways and were found to have contributed to the severity of the crash
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