Safety drill held at Turbat Airport to test the systems
Turbat International
Airport carried out a comprehensive emergency exercise in accordance with
international aviation standards and national safety protocols, officials said
on Thursday.
The drill was designed to assess the effectiveness of the airport’s Crisis and Emergency Response Plan, with particular focus on communication, command structure, coordination, and response time.
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Representatives from the Pakistan Navy, Pakistan
Army, Airport Security Force, and local district administration observed the
exercise. Airport Manager Muhammad Ilyas Barrech conducted the briefing and
debriefing sessions, followed by a live demonstration of an airside emergency
response.
Authorities noted that multiple agencies, including rescue and fire services, actively participated in the drill. The exercise helped validate existing response systems, ensure quick access to the airfield, and identify minor gaps, ultimately enhancing operational preparedness and aviation safety at the airport.
Source: Independent