ALPA India Presses DGCA for Urgent Regulatory Reform Amid Pilot Fatigue Crisis

ALPA India Presses DGCA for Urgent Regulatory Reform Amid Pilot Fatigue Crisis

Regulatory Oversight Under Scrutiny The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) India has formally petitioned the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to address systemic delays in Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations, citing an alarming rise in pilot fatigue and recent tragic deaths involving flight crew from Air India and Akasa Air. The association is…

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Airport Operators Lobby for Regulatory Relief Amidst Landing Charge Reductions

Airport Operators Lobby for Regulatory Relief Amidst Landing Charge Reductions

Airport operators across the nation are actively seeking regulatory relief from the government following a recent, mandated reduction in landing and parking charges. This move, implemented to stimulate air travel demand, has significantly impacted airport revenues, prompting industry bodies to advocate for compensatory measures to mitigate the cash flow strain. Context of Tariff Reductions The…

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