Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Orders Airlines to 'Strengthen Safety Management'... Supervisors Dispatched to Airlines Operating Accident-Prone Aircraft

Official Letter to All Domestic Airlines

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is reported to have sent official letters instructing all domestic airlines to strengthen safety management. It has also announced plans to dispatch aviation safety inspectors to six airlines operating the accident aircraft model, the 'Boeing 737-800' (B737-800).

According to MOLIT on the 30th, the ministry sent an official letter titled 'Aviation Safety Enhancement Directive' the previous day to airlines, regional aviation offices, and the two major airport corporations, among other related organizations. MOLIT urged airlines to "thoroughly inspect aircraft before flights and conduct pre-departure pilot briefings," and to "strengthen weather condition monitoring and strictly comply with all safety regulations."

Firefighters are searching for fuel items at the site of the Jeju Air passenger plane collision and explosion accident that occurred at Muan International Airport, Jeonnam, 30 days ago. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

They also requested adherence to rest periods and safety protocols during abnormal situations, prevention of excessive operations, and compliance with air traffic control instructions.

To regional aviation offices, MOLIT instructed to "strictly supervise air traffic control operations," and to the aviation operations and aircraft technology departments, it advised to "enhance comprehensive aircraft control monitoring, dispatch inspectors to airports when necessary, and strengthen on-site supervisory activities."

The following day, MOLIT sent another official letter specifically to Jeju Air, Korean Air, Eastar Jet, T'way Air, Jin Air, and Air Incheon, all of which operate the B737-800. From that day until January 3 of next year, MOLIT plans to send aviation safety inspectors to conduct pilot training and inspect engines, landing gear, and other components.

Among the airlines, Jeju Air operates the most B737-800s with 39 aircraft. This is followed by T'way Air with 27, Jin Air with 19, Eastar Jet with 10, Air Incheon with 4, and Korean Air with 2.

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