In a letter to the DGCA, IndiGo and Air India Group have opposed the regulator’s proposal to reduce night flying for pilots known to contribute to fatigue. While IndiGo has rejected the suggestion altogether as it will have a “severe operational impact”, Air India said that it could be implemented only after the regulator introduces an advanced data-based fatigue management …
Chennai: Keeping aviation safety risks in mind, the directorate general of civil aviation has increased the weekly rest period and night rest period, while revising the maximum flight time, flight duty period, and number of landings of flight crew. The revised flight duty time limitations regulations mandate increased weekly rest periods from 36 hours to 48 hours for flight crew, …
