48 hrs weekly rest, only 2 night landings in rules to avoid crew fatigue

The revision in FDTL regulations is expected to influence flight schedules and may result in certain implications when it comes to operating costs, aviation sources said

In a bid to ensure better fatigue management, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has revamped the flight duty time limitations (FDTL) regulations. The latest rules include additional rest for pilots, revision of night duty regulations, and directions for airlines to submit pilot fatigue reports

The civil aviation regulator — Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) — has mandated airline operators to comply with the new notification by June 1 this year. 
 

The fresh changes are expected to cause turbulence in flight schedules and could impact operating costs, too, according to aviation sources. “There will be an impact in terms of schedules