No compromise on pilots' weekly rest, DGCA assures Delhi HC on revised Flight Duty Time Limitation

Jan 30, 2026

During the hearing, the DGCA categorically informed the Court that mandatory weekly rest for pilots has not been relaxed for any airline. "Weekly rest...

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Loco Pilots' plight, calls working conditions "inhumane"

Apr 17, 2025

In a post on X, Rahul recalled his interaction with loco pilots last year and said he was alarmed by reports of 14-hour shifts,...

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...

Pilots' union advises employees not to participate in Air India's strategic sale

Dec 05, 2020

New Delhi [India], Dec 5 : The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association and the Indian Pilots' Guild, of which Air India pilots are a part,...

Pilots' Association requests Hardeep Singh Puri to call an urgent meeting over flight safety, working condition of pilots

Aug 13, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 13 : Indian Commercial Pilot's Association (ICPA) and the Indian Pilots' Guild wrote to Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri...

CVR recording establishes that pilots didn't turn off fuel switches: Aviation expert on AI 171's crash report

Jul 12, 2025

"It is a fact-finding report, and it has put some rumours to rest. CVR recording has clearly established that the pilots did not turn...