2 pilots mandatory': DGCA tightens Char Dham helicopter norms after Uttarakhand crash; operators threaten shutdown | India News
⟶ The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated that helicopter charters operating in the Char Dham sector must have two pilots onboard. This decision follows a recent crash involving a helicopter in Uttarakhand.
Background
Helicopter charters are used for operations in the Char Dham sector. A crash recently occurred in Uttarakhand.
Why it matters
The DGCA's decision aims to enhance safety standards for helicopter operations in the Char Dham region. The new regulation was implemented after a recent incident involving a helicopter crash.
Possible impact
Helicopter operators have threatened to shut down their services in response to the new regulations.