What are the proposed changes to flight crew duty norms by DGCA
DGCA suggests modifications to flight crew duty regulations, specifically regarding pilots' rest time.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has proposed changes to flight crew duty regulations, particularly concerning pilots' rest time. Some of the proposed modifications are as follows:
- Increasing the minimum rest period between two consecutive flight duties from the current requirement of 10 hours to 12 hours.
- Introducing Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) to monitor and manage pilots' fatigue levels.
- Implementing a flexible duty time limit (FTL) system, which takes into account the time of day and flight duration, allowing pilots to operate longer duty periods during lower fatigue risk periods.
- Enhancing the rest facilities provided to the flight crew at airports to promote better rest and recovery during long layovers.
- Improving rostering practices to avoid excessive duty durations and ensure adequate rest periods between flights.
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