Pilot Licensing & Training

FAA Part 61, flight and duty time limitations, medical certification standards, approved training organisation requirements, and licence validation rules.

UK CAA Signs Three Bilateral Agreements — New Arrangements with Transport Canada, CASA, and ANAC

International aviation conference room with flag placards, representing UK CAA bilateral agreement signings with Transport Canada, CASA, and ANAC at the 2026 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference`

What did the UK CAA agree with Transport Canada in 2026? The UK CAA and Transport Canada signed a Simulator Implementation Procedures agreement in June 2026, allowing mutual acceptance of recurrent simulator evaluations. This reduces duplication for training organizations holding approvals from both authorities, lowering administrative costs and scheduling burden for operators and regulators. What … Read more

FAA Issues Emergency Radio Altimeter ADs for Canadian Airspace — Effective July 1, 2026

Commercial aircraft on final approach over urban area with telecommunications infrastructure, representing FAA 5G C-Band radio altimeter airworthiness directives for Canadian airspace`

What do the FAA 5G radio altimeter ADs require for Canadian airspace? FAA ADs 2026-13-02 and FAA-2026-7208, effective July 1, 2026, require operators to revise their Airplane Flight Manual to incorporate limitations on certain operations that depend on radio altimeter data when flying in Canadian airspace, where 5G Lower C-Band interference protections were reduced from … Read more

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024: India’s New Aviation Legislative Framework — Complete Guide

Indian Parliament building at dawn with aircraft silhouette representing the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 India’s new aviation legislative framework replacing the Aircraft Act 1934 from January 1 2025

Regulatory Change | India Aviation Law | Legislative Reform Published: January 5, 2025 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Sources: India Code, Mondaq, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Parliament of India Quick Summary The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 (Act No. 16 of 2024) is an Act of the Parliament of India that provides for regulation and … Read more

DGCA India 2026 Pilot License Modernization: New FDTL Rules, Electronic Licenses, and Updated Class 1 Medical Standards Now Active

Compliance Alert | DGCA India | Pilot Licensing and Fatigue Management Published: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: DGCA India — eGCA Platform, Civil Aviation Requirements Quick Summary India’s DGCA has activated three simultaneous pilot licensing reforms in 2026: updated Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) aligned with ICAO Annex 6, mandatory … Read more

FAA Issues Sweeping Safety Changes After Reagan National Midair Collision

FAA Statements on Midair Collision at Reagan National Airport

FAA implements major safety changes after midair collision at Reagan National Airport early this year, including ADS-B Out for military helicopters and route adjustments. Midair Collision at Reagan National Airport: Executive Summary FAA’s Statement on Midair Collision at Reagan National Airport On January 29, 2025, a midair collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) … Read more

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 Comparative Analysis of International Aviation Policy and Regulatory Updates

ICAO SG-9: Advancing Airport Safety & Innovation

Explore the latest aviation regulatory updates including DGCA pilot medical rules, FAA ground stops, and international policy comparisons. Stay informed on safety. International aviation policy and rules are always changing. They focus on safety, how well planes work, and who watches over the industry. Recently, big steps were taken to keep flying safe and solve … Read more

Navigating the DC SFRA: A Pilot’s Guide

DC SFRA

Introduction: Understanding the DC SFRA Understand the DC SFRA rules for safe flying in D.C: The Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) is a crucial segment of airspace designed to ensure the safety of the nation’s capital. Its purpose is to protect vital government buildings and high-profile events, particularly in the wake of heightened … Read more

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DGCA Issues Revision-II of Electronic Personnel License (EPL) Standards for Flight Crew

Electronic Personnel Licensing

Understand the new Electronic Personnel Licensing (EPL) updates for flight crew. Learn about benefits, safety standards, and digital transformations in aviation. Overview The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India released a new circular about the Electronic Personnel Licensing (EPL) for flight crews. This circular outlines new standards for issuing flight licenses electronically. The … Read more