DGCA proposes changes to flight crew duty norms
Saturday, 4 November 2023
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed changes to duty timings for flight crew to address concerns over fatigue. The proposed changes include more rest time for pilots, a weekly rest period of 48 hours, and reduced flight duty periods for pilots operating flights at night. The DGCA is also requesting a quarterly report from airline operations heads on fatigue reports and actions taken. These changes aim to ensure the well-being of pilots.
|
||||
|
|
||||
You Might Like💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions
|
||||
DGCA to recertify maintenance organisation, continuous airworthiness management of Red Bird Flight schoolThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is recertifying the maintenance organization of Red Bird Flight Training Academy after an audit revealed...IndiaTimes |
Air India in dock for deploying aircraft with less emergency-use oxygen reserve than required for Delhi-US nonstop; DGCA seeks replyAir India is being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for using a Boeing 777 with insufficient emergency oxygen on a recent...IndiaTimes |
Second time in 1.5 years: DGCA issues notice to Air India for not providing required relief to passengersThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Air India for not providing mandatory facilities to passengers who are denied...IndiaTimes |
