Jumbo jets used to land on Karipur runway after fixing issues in 2019: AAI Chairman

Speaking about the recent air crash incident in Kozhikode, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Chairman, Arvind Singh informed that jumbo jets used to land at Karipur Airport after several issues were fixed in 2019.

"Directorate General of Civil Aviation had some issues with the runway in 2015, but after resolving those issues, clearance was given to it in 2019.

The jumbo jets of Air India also used to land there," Chairman Arvind Singh informed.

At least 18 people have lost their lives in the mishap so far.

More than 100 injured are being treated at a hospital.