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DGCA Tightens Norms for Non-Scheduled Operators After Recent Crashes

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News18•24-02-2026, 21:15

DGCA Tightens Norms for Non-Scheduled Operators After Recent Crashes

•DGCA announces new safety measures for non-scheduled flight operators following recent plane crashes.
•Measures include public disclosure of aircraft maintenance history and a safety ranking mechanism.
•Accountable managers and senior leadership of NSOPs will be held personally responsible for non-compliances.
•Pilots of NSOPs face stricter penalties, including license suspension for up to five years.
•Increased monitoring of older aircraft and those undergoing ownership changes will be implemented.

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