The DGCA told the Delhi High Court it has granted no exemptions to airlines on pilots’ weekly rest, asserting before the Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya-led Bench that mandatory rest norms are non-negotiable and strictly enforceable nationwide aviation safety.
The black box from the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash has been recovered, prompting an investigation under India’s Aircraft Accident Rules, 2017. The data will help determine accountability and adherence to aviation laws. The crash, involving 242 passengers, resulted in only one survivor, marking a significant aviation tragedy.
