Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

• 11 Apr 2024

On 10^th April, Aviation regulator DGCA seeks timeline from airlines for implementing revised flight duty norms for pilots, aiming to address pilot fatigue issues.

• Implementation of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms deferred in March amid airline requests.
• Delhi High Court hearing prompts DGCA to seek tentative date for revised norms implementation.
• Revised norms aim to provide more rest time for pilots and limit number of landings during night operations.
• Airlines are required to submit quarterly fatigue reports with non-punitive and confidential policies.