DGCA tightens fatigue rules, mandates airlines to train roster planners and file quarterly reports
Indian airlines are now required to provide training in fatigue management to schedulers and dispatchers who prepare rosters for pilots, with the aviation watchdog seeking to strengthen measures to address persisting concerns over fatigue among the cockpit crew.
Besides, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a circular dated November 20, has directed airlines to submit detailed quarterly fatigue reports with information about the number of crew trained on fatigue management, how many fatigue reports were received, accepted or rejected. The carriers also have to mention reasons for rejection of any fatigue reports.
