NEW DELHI : India's aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday extended the validity of pilot licenses, foreign aircrew temporary authorization (FATA), aircraft rating certificates, and medical assessment certificates, among others, which were nearing expiry by 90 days. "Due to the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), restrictions have been imposed by the government.
Owing to this, several training organisations utilised for the training of flight crew, conduct of checks have been affected and shut down in many places," the aviation watchdog said in a circular. "DGCA is aware that operators and individual license holders are facing issues in completing their requirements towards renewal, issuance of various