DGCA's Two-Pilot Rule for Char Dham Flights Faces Backlash
India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has set a rule that Char Dham helicopter flights must carry two pilots, following a recent crash. Helicopter operators have voiced strong objections to the rule, and the reaction has become a public debate.
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Context: Char Dham flights carry pilgrims to four Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand, over steep terrain where weather can change quickly. DGCA is India's civil aviation regulator, which sets safety rules for airlines and helicopter operators.
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