Montgomery Durban Airports Conduct Large-Scale Aircraft Emergency Drills

Montgomery Regional Airport recently conducted a mandatory full-scale emergency exercise involving local, state, and federal responders to simulate a large-scale aircraft incident and evaluate emergency preparedness, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration every three years. The drill included students from Auburn State University and Alabama State University portraying casualties, enabling responders to test coordination, communication, and resource deployment in realistic conditions without disrupting normal airport operations. Officials emphasized the exercise's importance in ensuring quick, effective responses to real emergencies and strengthening partnerships among emergency agencies. Similarly, King Shaka International Airport in Durban conducted a comprehensive aerodrome emergency exercise, complying with South African aviation regulations and ICAO guidelines, to maintain safety for its 5.5 million annual passengers. This international exercise also involved multiple agencies and underscored the ongoing commitment to aviation safety and community protection. Both airports highlighted the balance of conducting these critical drills while maintaining normal flight operations and public safety.