DGCA DEFERS FDTL RULES, AIRLINES RESIST, PILOTS FRUSTRATED, IMPLEMENTATION DELAYED.
Why in the news?
DGCA deferred new FDTL rules implementation due to airline resistance, citing concerns over pilot shortage and capacity reduction.
source:moneycontrol
About the Deferment and Controversy:
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested Indian airlines to indicate their readiness to implement new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules.
- This request follows a hearing in the Delhi High Court, where the DGCA was asked to provide a tentative implementation date.
- The new FDTL rules aim to address pilot fatigue and stress by introducing longer rest periods and other measures.
- The DGCA deferred the implementation of the new FDTL rules from June 1, following directions from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- Airlines expressed concerns about the increased requirement for pilots and resistance to the new rules, leading to the postponement.
- Pilots and associations expressed discontent over the flexibility given to airlines and the lack of a fresh deadline for compliance.
About Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) Norms:
Key FDTL Regulations:
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