印媒：坠机事件给印度民航业“敲响警钟”

Group 1 - The Indian government has initiated an investigation into the AI171 flight crash, which resulted in 279 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India's history [1] - The crash has raised concerns about Boeing's safety record and the overall safety standards of the Indian aviation industry, which has faced scrutiny due to recent quality and safety scandals [1][2] - Experts suggest that the crash may have been caused by human error, specifically a potential mistake by the co-pilot during takeoff [1] Group 2 - The aviation consulting firm Martin Consulting highlighted that the issues at hand are not related to fleet aging but rather focus on the management of Indian airlines, particularly in operations, maintenance, and management [2] - In 2023, India recorded 171 million air travelers, making it the third-largest aviation market globally, with projections indicating a rise to 700 million by 2043 [2] - The Indian aviation sector is experiencing rapid expansion, but it still faces longstanding issues such as management corruption, declining training standards, and a lack of accountability [2][3] Group 3 - The crash has exposed regulatory issues within India's aviation sector, including the dense population and buildings surrounding airports [3] - There is a call for improved transparency in reporting technical data related to flight delays, which would enhance passenger awareness [3] - In February 2023, approximately 117 aircraft were grounded due to technical issues, representing about 13%-15% of all aircraft in India [3]