ALPA India warns DGCA against longer Boeing 787 duty limits citing flight safety concerns

A pilots’ group on Sunday urged the aviation regulator to immediately withdraw its decision to extend flight duty hours for two-pilot Boeing 787 operations, saying flying long routes with restricted rest capability increased chances of fatigue-induced errors.

Mentioning the Air India Dreamliner flight crash in Ahmedabad, the Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) underlined that extending duty hours instead of mandating additional crew raised serious questions about prioritising flight safety over operational costs and convenience.