The DGCA said IndiGo has assured “operational stability and no flight cancellations after Feb 10, 2026,” when its exemption from the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules ends. IndiGo’s management met DGCA officials and gave this assurance based on its current network, crew strength, and the removal of two FDTL exemptions approved on December 6, 2025. IndiGo Assures DGCA of Operational Stability and No Flight Cancellations After February 2026 The regulator stated, “As per the latest weekly review meeting held on January 19, 2026, IndiGo has reported adequate pilot availability against projected operational requirements.” For February 10, 2026, IndiGo reported 2,400 Airbus captains available against a need for 2,280, and 2,240 Airbus first officers against a need for 2,050. The DGCA noted that IndiGo faced flight disruptions last month due to “mismanagement of adequate flight crew; inadequate regulatory preparedness at the operator level, and shortcomings in system software support, management structure, & operational control.” It added that IndiGo focused too heavily on maximising crew, aircraft, and network use, reducing roster buffer margins and pushing duty schedules to their limits, which weakened roster integrity and operational resilience. Aviation Ministry and DGCA Implement Emergency Stabilisation Measures in Public Interest In response,… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
