Indian pilots told to verify war-risk cover for Middle East flights amid safety alarmIndian pilots are receiving a crucial safety advisory. ALPA India is urging them to confirm insurance coverage, especially war-risk protect...
19 Mar, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Pilots' body advisory: Ensure that airlines assess risk before planning flights in conflict-hit areasALPA India has put forth an important notice directed at pilots, emphasizing the necessity of conducting risk evaluations prior to approach...
17 Mar, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
'Dangerous precedent': ALPA India slams DGCA's 'selective, unsafe' breather to IndiGoPilots' body ALPA India strongly objects to DGCA's "selective and unsafe" exemption for IndiGo from stricter night duty rules. This decisio...
05 Dec, 2025, 05.38 PM IST
Pilots Association writes to DGCA, flags safety concerns over FDTL phase II implementation granted to IndiGoThe Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has strongly objected to selective dispensations granted to IndiGo under the revised ...
05 Dec, 2025, 01.38 PM IST
Domestic airlines 'misusing' FDTL waivers, implement full norms: pilots' body ALPA-IndiaIn a letter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Airlines Pilots Association-India (ALPA) also urged the DGCA to prevent ai...
26 Nov, 2025, 08.10 PM IST
Allow no exceptions in flight duty and rest norms, pilots' body urges regulatorPilots' group ALPA India is pushing the DGCA to fully implement new flight duty rules. They say selective relaxations benefit airlines over...
05 Nov, 2025, 12.55 AM IST
Pilots' body ALPA India urges DGCA to withdraw extension of flight duty time for Dreamliner pilotsIn a strong stand for safety, ALPA India has urged the DGCA to revoke the recently extended flight duty hours for Boeing 787 Dreamliner ope...
26 Oct, 2025, 09.20 PM IST
DGCA move to empanel pvt aeromedical evaluation centres will streamline pilot medicals: ALPA IndiaIndia's aviation regulator DGCA will now use private centres for pilot medical tests. This change, effective November 15, 2025, ends the lo...
23 Oct, 2025, 03.04 PM IST
Need stricter safeguards before DGCA implements fatigue risk management system: ALPA IndiaAirline Pilots Association India raised concerns about the DGCA's fatigue risk management system. ALPA fears it could compromise safety by ...
15 Sep, 2025, 09.37 PM IST
ALPA India asks AAIB to include its representatives as observers in AI plane crash probeALPA India has urged inclusion in the Air India crash probe as observers, aligning with global practices. They welcomed AAIB's call to avoi...
18 Jul, 2025, 09.55 PM IST
AI 171 crew deserve respect, not unfounded character judgement: Pilots' association ALPA IndiaALPA-India defends the crew of the crashed AI 171 flight, emphasizing their dedication and efforts to protect passengers. The association d...
17 Jul, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
AI 171 crew acted in line with responsibility under challenging conditions: Air India Pilots' grouping ICPAThe Indian Commercial Pilots' Association defends the crew of the crashed Air India flight AI 171. The association strongly rejects any sug...
14 Jul, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
'Bias towards pilot error': Pilots' association seeks fair, fact-based probe into Air India plane crashAirline Pilots' Association of India wants a fair investigation into the Air India plane crash. The association claims bias towards pilot e...
14 Jul, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Amid Air India probe, US FAA, Boeing notify fuel switch locks are safe, document, sources sayFollowing a fatal Boeing 787-8 crash, the FAA and Boeing have issued notifications asserting the safety of fuel switch locks on Boeing plan...
14 Jul, 2025, 06.27 AM IST
Pilots' grouping ALPA-India mulls legal course to be part of Air India plane crash probeAirline Pilots' Association of India considers legal options for its members' inclusion in the Air India plane crash probe. This follows co...
13 Jul, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
ALPA flags concerns over high training costs for trainee pilotsALPA India has informed the civil aviation ministry about airlines overcharging trainee pilots for training, causing financial stress and c...
25 Feb, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Pilots's grouping alleges two domestic airlines have decided not to hire each other's pilotsALPA India alleged that Air India and IndiGo have a mutual agreement to not hire each other's pilots, raising concerns about fair employmen...
18 Feb, 2025, 07.34 PM IST