DGCA Grants Limited Flight Time Extension for Air India's Boeing 787 Long-Haul International Routes

Nov 01, 2025 08:32 am CST

The aviation regulator has granted Air India a limited exemption allowing their Boeing 787 flights on specific long-haul international routes to exceed standard flight and duty time limits under certain conditions. Effective from October 26, 2025, to March 31, 2026, this exemption applies only when flight times increase after departure due to unforeseen circumstances, providing operational flexibility while maintaining safety standards.