Indian Regulators Get Stringent on Helo Ops Ahead of Election

Elections have proved to generate peak demand for India’s helicopter operators, but strict enforcement of rules by regulators is making life hard for operators serving candidates in this year’s elections. Concerned about the potential for unsafe operations with rotorcraft being used to fly candidates in and out of neighborhoods during the three-month election period, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has met with stakeholders (helicopter operators, pilots and manufacturers) to outline the importance of adherence to safety guidelines during the elections being held in five Indian states.

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