An organisation's leadership must prioritise safety above all other criteria, emphasising that the Pilot-in-Command's decision to divert, delay, or cancel a flight for safety reasons is final and must be respected by operators. They are required to disclose critical safety information on their websites, including aircraft age, maintenance history, and pilot experience. The regulator is planning to implement a safety ranking mechanism of all non-scheduled operators and the criteria for such ranking. Accountable managers and senior leadership will be held personally responsible for systemic non-compliances, noting that safety lapses cannot simply be blamed on pilots. The DGCA said that pilots found violating Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) or attempting to land below safety minima may face license suspensions of up to five years.

Source: dna February 24, 2026 17:25 UTC