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...

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...

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 Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight cancelled after crew duty time expired amid delay

Jun 17, 2025

During this delay, the assigned crew reached the limit of their Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) -- a rule that restricts the number of...

DGCA's FDTL rules "in abeyance" to aid stranded passengers: Civil Aviation Minister on IndiGo crisis

Dec 05, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday placed its Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders in abeyance to help stabilise the situation...

DGCA grants IndiGo one-time flight duty exemptions asks for compilation roadmap in 30 days

Dec 05, 2025

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...