New rules after 2022 crash still fall short of international norms: Experts

DEHRADUN: Despite new regulations limiting helicopter sorties at Kedarnath to nine per hour, experts warn that the lack of air traffic control, radar coverage, and real-time weather monitoring makes flying in this high-risk zone perilous. Measures implemented post-2022 crash, such as fixed cameras and an Airworthiness Operating System, are deemed insufficient compared to international safety standards.

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