Proactive Safety Initiatives- Precautions during Monsoon Flying by Aviation Safety Management Society of India

Subject: Proactive Safety Initiatives- Precautions during Monsoon Flying by Aviation Safety Management Society of India

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings from the Aviation Safety Management Society of India (ASMSI).

ASMSI is an all-India registered, not-for-profit society committed to promoting safety across the entire spectrum of aviation activities in the country. We are privileged to have among our esteemed members, a large number of highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable aviation professionals of repute.

ASMSI shares the deep concern of the DGCA regarding aviation safety in India and stands fully aligned with the regulatory body’s ongoing initiatives to maintain and elevate safe flying standards.

With the Monsoon Season approaching, it is important to recall that adverse weather continues to be a major contributory factor to aviation incidents and accidents worldwide. The tragic and fatal accident at Kozhikode remains a stark reminder of the hazards associated with monsoonal operations. Weather remains one of the most unpredictable and dangerous challenges faced by pilots, necessitating heightened awareness, planning, and preparedness.

In line with our commitment to proactive safety promotion, ASMSI has prepared a short video presentation on “Precautions During Monsoon Flying”, which aims to create awareness among aviation stakeholders regarding monsoon-related hazards and the precautionary measures necessary to mitigate risks.

 Video Link: https://youtu.be/Vz1FwLsrRYM

We request that this initiative may be kindly considered for wider dissemination within the aviation community to strengthen preparedness at all levels.

We believe that Safety is a shared responsibility—from the CEO to frontline operators, each role is crucial. Active involvement of the Senior Management, Accountable Managers, Heads of Safety, Training, Operations, and Maintenance, as well as Pilots, Dispatchers, and other critical staff, is vital to cultivating a robust Safety Culture—especially in the context of monsoon hazards.

We respectfully urge Operators and Organizations to:

• Reinforce flying, simulator, and ground training with special focus on monsoon-related scenarios.
• Actively engage Safety and Operational leadership in preparing for seasonal risks.
• Please ensure that there is accurate and real-time support from the ATC, Meteorological, and Dispatch teams.
• Promote close flight-following and continuous weather monitoring during monsoon operations.

Sound knowledge, rigorous planning, SOP adherence, and oversight by senior leadership will go a long way in ensuring safe and efficient operations during this challenging season.

Let us work together, with renewed commitment, to ensure zero weather-related occurrences this monsoon.

Knowledge and Awareness are the Foundations of Aviation Safety.

We remain at your disposal for any further support or collaboration.

Thanking You