India expands pilot rest and fatigue rules after Air India crash
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has introduced stricter pilot rest, night‑flight and workload limits, effective since June 2025, targeting commercial pilots and airlines operating in the country. The measures raise weekly rest to 48 hours, extend night‑hour definitions, increase post‑flight rest for ultra‑long‑haul flights and mandate quarterly fatigue reporting.
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