✈️ Air India Flight 171: A Wake-Up Call for Aviation Safety Standards

The recent tragedy involving AI171 has reignited a critical conversation:
Should commercial aircraft be equipped with cockpit video recorders?

🔍 Investigators now confirm that both fuel cutoff switches were manually toggled shortly after takeoff. While the final report is months away, one thing is already clear—cockpit audio and data alone can’t always tell the full story.

🎥 Experts argue that video evidence could offer vital clarity in accidents where intent, human behavior, or subtle gestures matter. In a high-stakes environment like aviation, that insight could be the difference between assumption and understanding.

👨‍✈️ Yet, pilot unions are raising important questions:

• What about privacy?

• Could footage be misused or sensationalized?

• How do we ensure confidentiality and purpose-driven access?

This isn’t just about one crash—it’s about future-proofing air safety in a rapidly evolving world.

💭 Your thoughts?
Should cockpit video be a global standard? Or does it cross a line in pilot trust and privacy?