A pilots’ union told the Delhi High Court that DGCA ignored fatigue-rule timelines weeks before Indigo’s mass cancellations.
The plea warned that non-compliance “directly endanger passenger safety,” foreshadowing the crisis.
A PIL in the Madras High Court urges the creation of strict media guidelines for reporting aviation accidents. Filed by advocate M Pravin, it highlights issues of reputational harm to deceased pilots and emotional distress to families due to speculative media narratives. The case is set for hearing next week.
New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court has asked for a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other authorities regarding a plea seeking the closure of slaughterhouses near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The petition argues that these establishments pose a serious risk of bird strikes, which endanger the safety of passengers and aircraft.
