Delhi HC seeks DGCA reply on pilot fatigue norm contempt plea

• Delhi High Court seeks DGCA's response on a contempt plea filed by the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG).
• IPG alleges DGCA granted airlines extensions and relaxations in pilot fatigue management rules (FDTL), violating CAR 2024.
• The plea claims DGCA diluted new FDTL norms by approving non-compliant airline schemes, despite prior court assurances on phased implementation.
• DGCA opposes the plea, stating it retains statutory powers for temporary, case-specific exemptions and the CAR is not frozen.
• The court has listed the case for the next hearing on April 17, 2026.

Why It Matters: Relaxed pilot fatigue rules could endanger your flight safety.