Pilots’ union calls on DGCA to end flight‑time exemptions
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to cancel temporary flight duty‑time limits that airlines have been granted. The request follows concerns about pilot fatigue and the deaths of six pilots since 2023. FIP also wants mandatory flight‑crew resource management systems and an independent review of pilot health trends.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Mid-Day, The New Indian Express
Sources
- Pilots' body urges DGCA to withdraw airline flight duty-time exemptions — Mid-Day (center)
- Pilots’ body urges DGCA to strictly enforce flight duty hours — The New Indian Express (center)