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India to Overhaul Pilot Health and Emergency Protocols After Fatal Incident

DGCA plans comprehensive reviews of pilot fitness assessments and airport medical response systems following an Air India Express pilot's death.

The ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) plans to evaluate existing health regulations for pilots and review airline-specific emergency protocols in response to the incident. (AFP PHOTO)
The Ministry of Civil Aviation will evaluate existing health regulations for pilots and review airline-specific emergency protocols. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • An Air India Express pilot died of cardiac arrest on April 9 after landing in Delhi from Srinagar, raising concerns about pilot welfare and emergency response times.
  • The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is preparing to review pilot fitness assessments and medical emergency protocols at airports.
  • Concerns were raised by Air India Express pilots about a delayed emergency response, with claims that an ambulance took 45 minutes to arrive.
  • Airlines are set to implement revised duty and rest hour norms for pilots starting July 1, aimed at improving safety and pilot well-being.
  • The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) is advocating for transparent regulations, including mental health support and humane scheduling practices for pilots.