Pilot Shortage

Mechanism will be implemented in phases. Initially, 2-3 activities from eight sectors are being considered for piloting the Programme. Later, more activities will be added from the selected sectors

Pilot appointment, however, cannot be equated with pilot availability.

GoAir will face action for not providing rest to its pilots in line with rules, said a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official.

Airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments