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DGCA grants IndiGo one-time flight duty exemptions asks for compilation ro
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The regulator said that the exemption covers provisions under Night Duty 0000-0650 hours and restrictions on night operations of the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) Civil Aviation Requirements Section 7 Series J Part III Rev 2, Phase-II, applicable to the airline's A320 fleet,
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Pilots Association writes to DGCA, flags safety concerns over FDTL phase I
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In its letter addressed to the DGCA, ALPA highlighted that the decision to extend exemptions to the airline contradicts prior agreements, compromises pilot safety, and undermines the intent of the FDTL regulations, which are designed to protect passengers and crew.
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Pune airport continues to extend full support amid ongoing airline operati
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the airport authorities, additional manpower has been deployed during night hours to supervise ground operations and coordinate closely with all stakeholders to uphold passenger safety, improve crowd management, and provide real-time assistance throughout the terminal.
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IndiGo seeks FDTL exemption for A320 fleet, assures op stability by Feb 10
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
IndiGo, which is experiencing operational disruptions and cancellations, has sought temporary operational exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026, and assured that operational stability will be restored by that date
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DGCA reviews IndiGo disruptions as airline experiences higher than normal
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
IndiGo has been experiencing a sharp rise in cancellations, reaching approximately 170-200 flights per day, which is substantially higher than normal.
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FRMS transition must factor pilot adequacy, says pilots association amid f
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement issued on Thursday, ALPA India said the disruptions allegedly linked to a pilot shortage following the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms raise questions about airline planning, regulatory oversight, and market fairness.
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DGCA issues revised safety guidelines for monsoon flying amid rising weath
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a revised set of operational guidelines aimed at strengthening aviation safety.
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Air India Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight cancelled after crew duty time expired a
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
During this delay, the assigned crew reached the limit of their Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) -- a rule that restricts the number of hours airline crew members can work for safety reasons.
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DGCA fines Air India for violating Flight Duty Time Limitations
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a statement, DGCA informed that as a proactive step towards ensuring a high level of safety in aviation, DGCA conducted a spot audit of Air India Limited in the month of January this year to verify the regulatory compliance by the operator in respect of FDTL and FMS regulations. During th
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DGCA to issue notices to GoAir's 100 pilots and management for flight dut
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 7 (ANI): In a bid to discourage airlines from overworking their pilots, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will send notice to around 100 pilots of GoAir and to GoAir Management over alleged Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) violation.
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Inclement weather, low visibility resulted in flight delay, says GoAir
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 2 (ANI): A combination of factors such as inclement weather, low visibility conditions and runway maintenance in certain parts of the country have resulted in consequential delay on the network, which was further aggravated with flight duty time limitations (FDTL) of t
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Air India passengers stranded at Delhi airport for 8 hours
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Air India passengers who were travelling from Delhi to Tokyo stranded at the Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport for eight hours due to technical glitch and change in crew.
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