<p>Inexperience of pilots is not a major reason for Indian Air Force (IAF) accidents, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The minister told the Lok Sabha in a statement that air accidents took place due to several reasons. "Human error is one of them."<br /><br />He said IAF had a comprehensive training programme, and steps had been taken to improve training of pilots based upon findings of various courts of inquiry "to prevent accidents due to human error".<br /><br />The minister said a tender had been issued to procure 56 twin engine light utility helicopters by the Indian Navy to replace Chetak and Medium Range Torpedo Carrying Helicopters.<br /><br />"Upgradation of aircraft is a continuous process based upon operational requirements," he said. "No upgradation programme for Su-30 aircraft is currently planned."<br /></p>
<p>Inexperience of pilots is not a major reason for Indian Air Force (IAF) accidents, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The minister told the Lok Sabha in a statement that air accidents took place due to several reasons. "Human error is one of them."<br /><br />He said IAF had a comprehensive training programme, and steps had been taken to improve training of pilots based upon findings of various courts of inquiry "to prevent accidents due to human error".<br /><br />The minister said a tender had been issued to procure 56 twin engine light utility helicopters by the Indian Navy to replace Chetak and Medium Range Torpedo Carrying Helicopters.<br /><br />"Upgradation of aircraft is a continuous process based upon operational requirements," he said. "No upgradation programme for Su-30 aircraft is currently planned."<br /></p>