Air India Crash: DGCA Implements Stricter Maintenance & Pilot Fatigue Rules

• Following an Air India crash that killed 260, India's aviation sector implemented stricter aircraft maintenance and pilot safety rules.
• New aircraft maintenance rules mandate pre-flight checks on fuel, engine control, fuel delivery, takeoff settings, plus transit inspections and bi-weekly engine thrust checks.
• To combat pilot fatigue, DGCA requires airlines to manage fatigue beyond duty limits, train staff, and provide fatigue reporting systems.
• Pilot weekly rest increased from 36 to 48 hours, with new limits on night duties, landings, and consecutive night flights.

Why It Matters: New aviation rules enhance safety, preventing future crashes.