IAF supports pilot's decision not to fly Rahul Gandhi - NewsX

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday said the refusal by its pilot to fly Rahul Gandhi from Kokrajhar to Guwahati in Assam was because of safety reasons and it strongly stands by the decision of its officer. "Based on the prevailing weather and approaching sunset, the pilot taking the safety of the VIP as being paramount, arrived at the decision that it was unsafe to undertake the flight," said IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Gerard Gallway. "The pilot's decision was taken using his professional judgement in the interest of safety of aircraft and its occupants.

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