Indian pilots’ body seeks withdrawal of flight-duty exemptions, citing six on-duty deaths over three years
An Indian pilots’ organization is seeking withdrawal of dispensations from flight-duty-time rules and immediate enforcement of the limits. The organization cited six on-duty deaths over the past three years in support of its position.
What this could mean for you
If the requested changes are adopted, airlines could face tighter limits on pilots’ permitted duty periods.
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The details behind the risk
The pilots’ body is seeking withdrawal of dispensations from flight-duty-time rules. [1][2]
The organization is urging immediate enforcement of flight-duty-time rules. [3]
Still unclear
The sources do not specify which airlines or exemptions are involved.
The sources do not provide details about the six deaths.
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