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Indian pilots' union demands reversal of extended flight limits on Boeing 787s, citing fatigue and safety risks.
Indian pilots' union ALPA has urged India's aviation regulator, DGCA, to reverse its extension of flight duty limits for Boeing 787 crews, citing safety risks from increased fatigue.
The change, which raises duty time to 14 hours and flight time to 10.5 hours, comes after a U.S. FAA directive restricting captain seat recline on the 787 due to safety concerns during rapid decompression.
ALPA warns the modification reduces rest effectiveness, especially during peak fatigue periods, and calls for mandatory three-pilot crews on long or high-risk flights until seat fixes are made.
The union argues the extension undermines safety standards and contradicts global practices, urging a fatigue risk assessment with crew input before any further changes.
El sindicato de pilotos indios exige la reversión de los límites de vuelo extendidos en Boeing 787, citando fatiga y riesgos de seguridad.