DGCA releases draft CAR on pilot work-rest rules
Friday, 3 November 2023
Responding to the increased complaints from airline pilots about their fatiguing work hours and its possible implications on flight safety, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday released a draft of revised duty and rest period norms for airline flight crew. Some of the changes proposed are increased rest period after seven days of duty, revised definition of night duty and most importantly, it states, airlines shall ensure adequate buffer margins during roster planning.
Responding to the increased complaints from airline pilots about their fatiguing work hours and its possible implications on flight safety, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday released a draft of revised duty and rest period norms for airline flight crew. Some of the changes proposed are increased rest period after seven days of duty, revised definition of night duty and most importantly, it states, airlines shall ensure adequate buffer margins during roster planning.
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