To address and mitigate concerns about pilot fatigue through a data-driven approach, DGCA collected and analysed extensive numbers of pilot rosters along with pilot fatigue reports submitted by airline operators.
India s aviation regulator said on Monday it has increased the mandatory weekly rest period for the flight crew to 48 hours from 36 hours to combat pilot fatigue
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In a major relief for pilots in dealing with fatigue, aviation watchdog DGCA on Monday came out with revised norms that increase their weekly rest time to 48 hours and limit the number of landings to two during night operations.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has also extended the night hours for pilots and now, it covers the period from 0000-0600 hours whereas it was 0000-0500 hours earlier.
Besides, all airlines have to compulsorily submit quarterly fatigue reports, which should follow a follow a non-punitive and confidentiality policy .