Safety drill conducted at Islamabad Airport to test preparations
A large-scale emergency exercise was
conducted at Islamabad International
Airport on Thursday to evaluate the preparedness, coordination, and
response capabilities of all emergency agencies in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation
(ICAO) standards.
Organized by the Pakistan Airports Authority, the drill simulated
a major aircraft accident involving an Airbus A320, followed by a mock aviation
fuel fire to replicate a realistic crisis scenario. The objective was to assess
the airport’s ability to manage large-scale emergencies, including
firefighting, rescue, and medical evacuation operations, under high-pressure
conditions.
Rescue and Firefighting Services teams
demonstrated exceptional efficiency, responding within the ICAO-prescribed
timeframe to control the simulated blaze and initiate rescue and medical
evacuation procedures.
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A highlight of the exercise was the participation of Pakistan Army Aviation’s MI-17 helicopter, which carried out an aeromedical evacuation of a critically injured dummy patient to a healthcare facility.
The exercise, codenamed AIRCON-25,
was supervised by Chief Operating Officer and Airport Manager Syed Aftab Ali
Shah Gilani, with CFRO Muhammad Tariq serving as Exercise Coordinator. Both
officials emphasized that the successful execution of AIRCON-25 reflected the
airport’s strong operational readiness and full compliance with ICAO safety
standards.
Professor Muhammad Umar (SI, HI), Vice
Chancellor of Rawalpindi Medical University and chief guest at the event,
praised the professionalism, coordination, and dedication of all participants.
He noted that such exercises are vital for strengthening national capacity to
respond effectively to aviation emergencies and safeguard lives.
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Participating organizations included Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Airport Security Force (ASF), Army Aviation, Rescue 1122, Edhi Foundation, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, Cantonment General Hospital, Ground Handling Agencies, Airlines Operating Committee, Disaster Management Authority, and several government departments.
Source: Dawn