DGCA issues draft of revised duty rules for pilots to address fatigue

Nov 04, 2023

To address fatigue and health issues among pilots and cabin crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday released a draft of the...

DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India for multiple violations: Sources

Jul 24, 2025

The notices pertain to breaches related to Flight Duty Period (FDP) and Weekly Rest requirements, cabin crew rest and duty norms, crew training, and...

Weekly rest hours for flight crew increased from 36 to 48 hours: DGCA

Jan 08, 2024

The revised Flight Duty Time Limitations of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended weekly rest periods for flight crew, increasing it from...

Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence of alcohol before duty at Vancouver airport

Jan 01, 2026

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025,...

DGCA fines Air India for violating Flight Duty Time Limitations

Mar 22, 2024

In a statement, DGCA informed that as a proactive step towards ensuring a high level of safety in aviation, DGCA conducted a spot audit...

Air India issued show-cause notice for two flights exceeding stipulated flight time limit, 3 officials removed for rostering violations

Jun 21, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to the Accountable Manager of Air India for violating flight time...