Pilot Body Urges DGCA Review After Six Deaths On Duty
· India · Hindustan Times, India Today
The Federation of Indian Pilots has requested the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to conduct an urgent review of fatigue-management practices following six pilot deaths between November 2023 and September 2026. The organization expressed concern over cumulative fatigue and the dilution of flight duty time limitation rules through operator-specific dispensations. While the body stated it does not seek to establish a direct causal link between fatigue and the deaths, it called for a national oversight program and mandatory quarterly reporting. The request follows reports of airlines managing waivers for duty rules, particularly regarding night operations and specific aircraft types.
Why it matters
The review could lead to stricter enforcement of pilot rest rules and fatigue management, directly impacting airline scheduling and operational costs across India's aviation sector.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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