Archive · 14 Aug 2025

DGCA Issues Warning to Air India Over Pilot Duty Violations

DGCA Issues Warning to Air India Over Pilot Duty Violations

The aviation regulator, DGCA, is not happy with Air India because they used special rules for pilot hours in a way they weren't supposed to.

These rules were meant to help with flights that had to change routes due to Pakistan closing its airspace.

Air India used these rules even for flights that weren't affected.

They also flew pilots longer and sometimes reduced the crew.

The DGCA sent a warning and said Air India's explanation was not good enough, but Air India said it was a misunderstanding and they have fixed the issue.

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