Airline Pilots' Association Urges Immediate Implementation of Flight Duty Time Limitations
Pilots Association flags fatigue risks, seeks urgent FDTL rollout by DGCA
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The Airline Pilots' Association of India has urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to expedite the rollout of the Court-mandated Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) framework. The association raised concerns over pilot fatigue and safety, especially following recent pilot fatalities linked to the ongoing deferment of these regulations.
- 01The Airline Pilots' Association of India is advocating for the urgent implementation of the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) framework.
- 02Recent pilot fatalities have heightened concerns regarding flight safety and crew well-being.
- 03The association claims that current variations granted to airline operators undermine the FDTL regulations.
- 04ALPA India is calling for a structured plan to withdraw these variations and ensure uniform FDTL implementation.
- 05The ongoing deferment of FDTL is seen as detrimental to regulatory credibility and safety protocols.
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The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) has expressed serious concerns to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding the delayed implementation of the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) framework. In a letter, ALPA highlighted that the ongoing deferment raises significant issues related to flight safety, regulatory credibility, and the well-being of flight crews, particularly in light of recent pilot deaths. The association criticized the continued granting of variations to airline operators, which it argues dilute the intent of the FDTL regulations. These variations, initially meant as temporary measures, have become standard practice, compromising fatigue management and allowing scheduling practices that operate near regulatory limits without adequate safety buffers. ALPA is urging the DGCA to develop a structured, time-bound plan to phase out these variations and ensure the full implementation of FDTL provisions across all operators.
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The implementation of FDTL regulations is crucial for ensuring pilot safety and preventing fatigue-related incidents, which could affect flight operations and passenger safety.
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