The Crossbill News Desk
A week after the tragic crash of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad that claimed at least 241 lives, the Union government has issued new regulations aimed at enhancing flight safety around aerodromes.
The newly notified Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Caused by Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 2025 empower authorities to take action against structures or natural obstructions that pose a risk to air navigation.
According to the rules, property owners whose buildings or trees obstruct the operational space of an aerodrome must either demolish or reduce their height within 60 days of receiving an order from civil aviation authorities.
The regulations are designed to expedite the removal of potential hazards that could endanger aircraft during takeoff and landing.
The rules authorize district collectors to act on reports submitted by the officer-in-charge of an aerodrome. They are now empowered to carry out demolitions or tree removals using the same procedures applied to unauthorized constructions within their jurisdiction.
Civil aviation officers are also allowed to inspect the premises during daylight hours, after notifying the owner. If cooperation is denied, officials may proceed with an assessment based on available data and escalate the matter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Owners will have the right to appeal demolition orders and seek compensation under Section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024.
The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of aviation safety protocols following the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI-171. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, striking a medical college complex.
While 241 people on board were confirmed dead, the government has yet to release official figures on casualties among those on the ground.
In the wake of the disaster, aviation experts and opposition leaders have called for stricter enforcement of safety norms and a comprehensive review of risks near airports.
On June 17, the DGCA stated that its recent surveillance of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet had not revealed any major safety issues. However, on the same day, 16 Air India flights were cancelled, 13 of which involved the Boeing 787 aircraft.
The newly introduced rules mark a regulatory shift aimed at addressing physical hazards in flight paths—an issue that has now come under national focus following the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in recent years.
The newly notified Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Caused by Buildings and Trees etc.) Rules, 2025 empower authorities to take action against structures or natural obstructions that pose a risk to air navigation.
According to the rules, property owners whose buildings or trees obstruct the operational space of an aerodrome must either demolish or reduce their height within 60 days of receiving an order from civil aviation authorities.
The regulations are designed to expedite the removal of potential hazards that could endanger aircraft during takeoff and landing.
The rules authorize district collectors to act on reports submitted by the officer-in-charge of an aerodrome. They are now empowered to carry out demolitions or tree removals using the same procedures applied to unauthorized constructions within their jurisdiction.
Civil aviation officers are also allowed to inspect the premises during daylight hours, after notifying the owner. If cooperation is denied, officials may proceed with an assessment based on available data and escalate the matter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Owners will have the right to appeal demolition orders and seek compensation under Section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024.
The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of aviation safety protocols following the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI-171. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, striking a medical college complex.
While 241 people on board were confirmed dead, the government has yet to release official figures on casualties among those on the ground.
In the wake of the disaster, aviation experts and opposition leaders have called for stricter enforcement of safety norms and a comprehensive review of risks near airports.
On June 17, the DGCA stated that its recent surveillance of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet had not revealed any major safety issues. However, on the same day, 16 Air India flights were cancelled, 13 of which involved the Boeing 787 aircraft.
The newly introduced rules mark a regulatory shift aimed at addressing physical hazards in flight paths—an issue that has now come under national focus following the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in recent years.
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