Enhancing safety: DGCA asks airlines to specify time needed for implementation of new pilot duty norms

Wednesday, 10 April 2024
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked airlines to specify their readiness to implement the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations, aimed at preventing pilot fatigue and stress due to overwork. The regulator is expected to provide an update to the Delhi high court next month regarding the anticipated implementation timeline for these amendments.

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