Doha: Qatar Airways (QA) on May 13 carried out its annual emergency exercise to test response functions that could impact its business during any serious incidents affecting the airline.
“As the airline expands exponentially, it is paramount that our means of carrying out safety precautions and emergency readiness is constantly advanced and on the leading edge of safety practices across the globe,” said Akbar Al Baker, CEO.
Nearly 200 staff members, including key senior executives and Al Baker took part in the exercise in Doha, which was managed by the airline’s Group Safety and Security, Contingency Planning team. As part of the practice exercise, every department of the airline is involved. A special Emergency Exercise Task Force was formed with representatives from several departments across the company. |
