New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will meet chief executive officers of all Indian carriers later this week to thrash out many pressing problems as it prepares to remove the ignominy of a downgrade on safety issues by the US aviation regulator.
According to sources, the DGCA will discuss ways to make the process of granting and renewing licences to pilots easier and more effective. The meeting will be part of the regulator’s efforts to amend or even do away with some rules or practices that impact operations.
The US Federal Aviation Authority had downgraded India’s safety ranking in January. It had put the country in category II from category I.
DGCA officials said the regulator would also meet private non-scheduled operators and business jet operators. Airlines have been complaining of issues such as the frequency of medical and proficiency checks of pilots, saying the cockpit crew has to be taken off duty for a significant period to fulfil these legal requirements, which affect operations.
These periodic checks are mandatory for pilots and the cabin crew to retain their licence. According to sources, the airlines are likely to make a presentation on various operational issues and the difficulties faced by them.
25/03/14 The Telegraph
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According to sources, the DGCA will discuss ways to make the process of granting and renewing licences to pilots easier and more effective. The meeting will be part of the regulator’s efforts to amend or even do away with some rules or practices that impact operations.
The US Federal Aviation Authority had downgraded India’s safety ranking in January. It had put the country in category II from category I.
DGCA officials said the regulator would also meet private non-scheduled operators and business jet operators. Airlines have been complaining of issues such as the frequency of medical and proficiency checks of pilots, saying the cockpit crew has to be taken off duty for a significant period to fulfil these legal requirements, which affect operations.
These periodic checks are mandatory for pilots and the cabin crew to retain their licence. According to sources, the airlines are likely to make a presentation on various operational issues and the difficulties faced by them.
25/03/14 The Telegraph
