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New Delhi, India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show-cause notices to Air India citing violations of pilot rest norms, training requirements and cabin crew deployment, calling them systemic lapses that could compromise flight safety. These notices follow voluntary disclosures by Air India just days before a scheduled regulatory audit of its Delhi operations, covering incidents from 2023 and 2024. Sources reviewed by Economic Times indicate pilots in multiple instances exceeded weekly duty hour limits, including flights operated on June 24, 2024, and June 15, 2025, without the mandated rest periods. The regulator also noted that pilots who had completed simulator training failed to commence active flying within the specified timeframe, rendering the training invalid. Additionally, at least 17 pilots operated into and out of Kathmandu without mandatory high-altitude airport simulation training, despite its complex terrain and special approach requirements. Cabin crew shortages were also reported on four ultra-long-haul flights to North America in April and May, which were operated with as few as 12 cabin crew members, instead of the required 15. The DGCA has characterized these as serious procedural breaches and gave Air India two weeks to submit explanations and corrective plans. Failure to comply could lead to penalties, leadership accountability measures and further regulatory action. The regulator’s notices add to a series of safety-related actions taken against Air India in 2025, including nine show-cause notices in the first half of the year alone. These issues have gained urgency following the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people and has become India’s deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade. The accident has intensified scrutiny of Air India’s governance, safety oversight and crew management practices. In a statement, Air India confirmed receipt of the notices and stressed that all violations were voluntarily disclosed as part of its internal compliance checks. The airline said it remains committed to passenger and crew safety and is implementing measures to prevent recurrence. The DGCA has warned that repeated violations despite earlier advisories point to systemic governance failures and could result in stricter enforcement, fines and even leadership restructuring if compliance gaps remain unaddressed.

DGCA Pulls Up Air India for Violating Pilot Rest, Training and Crew Deployment Rules

Aviation Today News Desk / July 28, 2025

New Delhi, India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show-cause notices to Air India citing violations […]

Paris, France: CAE, a global leader in aviation training, has released its latest Aviation Talent Forecast during the Paris Air Show 2025. The comprehensive report projects an urgent and growing need for over 1.465 million aviation professionals worldwide within the next ten years, highlighting critical workforce gaps across multiple segments including commercial and business aviation. 1.5 Million Roles Needed Globally According to CAE's 2025 outlook, the aviation industry will require: 299,000 new pilots (267,000 in commercial aviation and 33,000 in business aviation) 485,000 new maintenance technicians (416,000 in commercial aviation and 69,000 in business aviation) 678,000 new cabin crew members 71,000 new air traffic controllers, marking the first time this segment has been included in CAE’s forecast The sharp growth in personnel demand is being driven by a combination of factors, including projected aircraft fleet expansion, strong passenger traffic recovery, global fleet modernization, and an aging aviation workforce set to retire over the next decade. Asia-Pacific Leads Demand The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead in workforce demand, accounting for more than one-third of the projected personnel needs. Countries such as India and China are identified as high-growth markets, supported by rising middle-class populations, increasing air connectivity, and ongoing airline expansion. North America, the Middle East, and Europe also represent significant demand centers, particularly for replacement of retiring professionals. Retirement and Attrition Contribute to Shortfall The forecast attributes a large portion of the anticipated shortfall to retirements and career attrition. For example, the commercial aviation sector alone is expected to see over 129,000 pilots retiring, while the business aviation segment may lose nearly 69,000 pilots over the same period. Similarly, a substantial number of maintenance engineers and cabin crew are expected to leave the workforce due to age or changing career preferences. Additionally, CAE’s report highlights high dropout and washout rates in certain sectors, including air traffic control, where trainee attrition in the U.S. is reported to be above 30%. The industry is being urged to take note of these structural barriers and implement more resilient and supportive training programs. Training Innovation and Industry Coordination Required To meet these challenges, CAE is calling for the aviation ecosystem including airlines, training organizations, and regulatory authorities to adopt innovative training technologies and adaptable learning models. The report specifically points to the importance of modernized simulator technology, AI-driven adaptive learning, and the integration of extended reality (XR) training tools. CAE also emphasized the need for industry-wide collaboration to attract and retain talent, including improved mentorship programs, career path visibility for younger demographics, and global partnerships to scale training capacity across geographies.

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CAE Forecasts Need for 1.5 Million Aviation Professionals Including 300,000 Pilots by 2034

Aviation Today News Desk / June 17, 2025

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