CAAN to toughen new pilot intake process

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is easing norms for renewal of licences for commercial pilots, flying training academies and airports. A senior official at DGCA said: “Airlines in their representations to the DGCA have suggested certain amendments to the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) and in the oversight mechanism. We are working towards relaxing norms for renewal of licences for commercial pilots, flying training academies as well as airports.

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