The scenario was executed with precision, involving mock casualties, timely suppression of the ‘fire’ that enveloped the ‘aircraft’ by State Fire and Emergency Services and ARFF personnel, evacuation procedures, and related emergency management protocols.
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Mangaluru International Airport Limited (MgIAL) conducted Mangalam 2025, a full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise at the airport on Friday.The annual exercise is mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a release from the airport said.According to the release, a comprehensive emergency scenario involving a passenger aircraft incident on the airfield was simulated to evaluate the airport’s readiness, stakeholder coordination, and response capabilities in the event of a real-life emergency at the airport. The scenario was executed with precision, involving mock casualties, timely suppression of the ‘fire’ that enveloped the ‘aircraft’ by Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFF) personnel, evacuation procedures, and related emergency management protocols.The drill witnessed active participation from multiple stakeholders, including the District Disaster Management Authority, Mangaluru City police, CISF, ARFF, medical teams – airport, government, and private, airlines, and ground handling agencies. Observers from various regulatory bodies assessed the effectiveness of the exercise, which lasted a little over an hour. Their feedback, shared during the debrief session, will enable further refinement of the airport’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the release said. Published - September 26, 2025 07:31 pm IST
