IndiGo chaos exposes deep cracks in aviation's pilot planning playbook

It is easy to see that these rules require airlines to accelerate their pilot and crew hiring programmes. In fact, the FDTL norms are not the only compulsion to do so

Mass flight cancellations by IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, on account of new pilot-roster norms, have shone an unwelcome spotlight on human-resource management, which lies at the heart of efficient and safe operations in the industry. Although the airline has apologised for the nationwide disruption, the patent absence of planning demands a fuller response. All Indian airlines have had ample time to prepare for these new rules. The rules were initially notified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January last year for introduction in June last year but were deferred following requests by