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Feb
India Aviation Update: IndiGo to Implement Full FDTL Norms After DGCA Exemption Expires, Confirms Adequate Pilot Strength
India Aviation Update: IndiGo to Implement Full FDTL Norms After DGCA Exemption Expires, Confirms Adequate Pilot Strength India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is entering a new phase of regulatory compliance as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) temporary exemption from the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms has ended on 10 February 2026. The FDTL rules — part of India’s updated pilot fatigue management framework — require stricter rest periods and limits on duty hours to enhance flight safety. After facing massive operational disruptions in December 2025 that led to widespread flight...