Indian Pilots Association Challenges DGCA's Extended Flight Duty Hours for Boeing 787 Operations

Oct 27, 2025 08:49 pm CST

India's aviation regulator has extended Boeing 787 flight duty hours from 13 to 14 hours, sparking serious safety concerns from ALPA-India. The controversial decision affects eight international routes operated by Air India following Pakistani airspace closure, with pilots warning about fatigue risks and contradictions with global safety practices, especially after recent FAA restrictions on Boeing 787 captain seat recline functionality.