The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced stringent measures for air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance engineers, and other personnel involved in safety-sensitive roles at airports. Mandating a significant increase, the DGCA now requires at least 25% of these personnel to undergo daily breath analyser tests, as opposed to the previous requirement of 10%.
In a release issued on Thursday, the DGCA outlined revisions to the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), which will be enforced within three months. The revised norms aim to enhance safety standards by detecting alcohol consumption among key personnel responsible for aircraft maintenance, air traffic control services, aerodrome operations, and ground handling services.
