Emergency blackout drill held at Pune Airport

Ahead of the drill, notifications were sent to airlines, air traffic control, and other stakeholders. Airport staff were briefed on the drill’s objectives and procedures, and announcements were made in the terminal building informing passengers about the drill. Medical teams remained on standby throughout the drill.

Details provided by Airport director Santosh Dhoke said that the drill was completed without any major issues. Everyone involved remained calm, and no adverse observations were made. Airport staff and emergency responders demonstrated effective communication and coordination.

According to Dhoke, the airport’s emergency response plan was effective in ensuring a smooth response to the simulated blackout. Communication between airport staff, airlines, and air traffic control was satisfactory and announcements made before and during the drill helped keep passengers informed and calm. No safety incidents or issues were reported during the drill.

In conclusion, Dhoke said that the emergency blackout drill was successful in testing the airport’s preparedness and response to potential emergencies. The drill highlighted areas of strength and identified opportunities for improvement.

Five planes from the carrier IndiGo Airlines were cancelled on Saturday due to the implementation of Operation Sindoor and subsequent temporary suspension of flights at certain destination airports. These included 6E 6129 Amritsar /Pune; 6E 681 Chandigarh to Pune; 6E 721 Cochin to Pune; 6E 242 Pune to Chandigarh; and 6E 721 Pune to Amritsar.