Page 3 - Indian Pilots

Why aviation regulator is not forcing airlines to keep middle seat empty

DGCA was forced to relook at the middle seat policy after an Air India pilot had challenged the regulator's protocol, in Bombay high court, which allowed airlines to book all seats.

Covid-19: 5 Air India pilots test positive, had flown cargo planes to China

The pre-flight Covid-19 test is carried out 72 hours before the pilots are rostered for flight duties

Air India pilot found guilty of sexual harassment reinstated as instructor

According to a complaint filed by the woman pilot, the alleged incident took place on May 5 last year in Hyderabad, where she was being trained by Gupta.

Fix the pilot shortage

DGCA needs to streamline its regulations

Indian carriers try to woo back poached pilots from West Asia

A shortage of trained commanders plagues Indian airlines as they grow in size

Tax-free pay, bungalow and more: How China, Taiwan and Japan are luring Indian pilots

Better salaries, faster career progress on offer to compensate for cultural differences

Indian pilots face jail for flying under influence of alcohol

The pilots were flying on international routes and were found drunk once they landed in India