Pilot Body Cries Contempt Of Court In FDTL Extension To Air India; Warns DGCA Of Fatigue Risks From Extended Duty Limits
Published on: March 16, 2026, 10:07 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Federation of Indian Pilots warned the Directorate General of Civil Aviation that extending flight duty limits for Air India crews threatens flight safety. The body said the March 13 circular allowing longer duty hours for two-pilot teams ignores fatigue science and could even amount to contempt of court.
