The aviation regulator told the court that the CARs (or rules) on the notice period were issued after airlines approached it expressing concern over any sudden efflux of pilots. The court was hearing pleas moved by several pilots' associations challenging the CARs of 2009 and 2017 issued by the DGCA on notice period to be served by commander pilots and co-pilots. Under the CARs of 2009, the notice period was increased to six months from the earlier three months, which is the international practice, the pilots associations have said. Also read IGI stalemate ends, after SC order IndiGo says will shift flightsHowever, the notice period to be served by co-pilots was not changed. Under the CARs of 2017, the notice period may be reduced if the airline provides a no-objection certificate to a pilot and accepts his resignation earlier than the period stipulated in the amended rules.

Source: dna February 25, 2018 05:26 UTC