Flight Duty Period
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.
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.