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...

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...

DGCA amends flight duty norms, removes provision prohibiting substitution of leave for weekly rest

Dec 05, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday announced the withdrawal of instructions that prohibited the substitution of leave for weekly rest for...

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...

Israel government extends aid for Ukrainian refugees to end of year

Aug 29, 2023

Pursuant to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s directive issued at Sunday’s weekly cabinet meeting, the extension of humanitarian assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Israel...

India's relations with US based on strong foundations: MEA

Nov 06, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 7 : India-United States relations rest on strong foundations that encompass cooperation in every possible sphere, Ministry of External Affairs...