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India's aviation watchdog reviewing fatigue data after pilot death

Reuters · 2y ago

India's aviation watchdog reviewing fatigue data after pilot death

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a review of pilot fatigue data following the sudden death of an IndiGo pilot. The review aims to determine if changes are needed to flight duty time regulations or fatigue-related policies. This comes as Indian pilots express concerns about being stretched to the brink by airlines, leading them to plan an association challenging duty regulations causing fatigue and safety risks. The review will analyze data collected from spot checks and airline surveillance, potentially resulting in changes to regulations or interactions with airlines.

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Air India fined ₹80 lakh for violations of flight duty time limitations

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Air India fined ₹80 lakh for violations of flight duty time limitations

The Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹80 lakh for violating regulations related to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) of the flight crew. The DGCA conducted a spot audit in January and found evidence of inadequate rest periods, exceeding duty periods, and other violations. Despite submitting a response to a show cause notice, Air India's defense was deemed unsatisfactory. The fine comes as the DGCA has decided not to extend the deadline for implementing revised flight duty norms for pilots.

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Uttarakhand | Helicopter crashes near Kedarnath shrine, all seven on board killed, chopper services shut

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Uttarakhand | Helicopter crashes near Kedarnath shrine, all seven on board killed, chopper services shut

A helicopter operated by Aryan Aviation crashed near Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board, including the pilot. The aircraft was flying from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi when it went down in Gaurikund's jungles. Following the tragic incident, helicopter services in the Char Dham region have been halted indefinitely, a measure jointly decided by the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

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