Running story, India
'2 pilots mandatory': DGCA tightens Char Dham helicopter norms after Uttarakhand crash; operators threaten shutdown
What we know so far: 3 reports from 4 outlets, first at 31 Oct, 23:00 IST, latest at 1 Nov, 19:43 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Saturday 31 October
- The HinduUttarakhand makes co-pilots mandatory on Char Dham chartered flights after crash killed six
The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has also made it compulsory for all pilots to submit a report to the authorities after every flight, detailing weather conditions and other important operational information
- Sunday 1 November
- NDTVChar Dham Helicopter Operators Threaten To Stop Services Over 2-Pilot Rule
Opposing the directive, helicopter operators have described the requirement as financially unviable and announced their proposal to suspend charter services until the matter is reviewed.
- Hindustan Times'2 pilots mandatory': DGCA tightens Char Dham helicopter norms after Uttarakhand crash; operators threaten shutdown
The DGCA also directed that crews obtain positive destination and enroute clearance from the control room at Sahastradhara before taking off for each sector.