Government amended the Aircraft Rules 1937; Commercial pilot licenses will be valid for 10 years
National
To enhance the business-friendly environment in the aviation industry, the government has extended the validity of commercial pilot licenses to ten years. Earlier, the validity of Commercial Pilot License (CPL) was five years and had to be renewed after the expiry of the period. The Civil Aviation Ministry has amended the Aircraft Rules, 1937. It said this change will help reduce the administrative burden on pilots and aviation authorities like DGCA, thereby making the licensing process more efficient and streamlined. Additionally, it will address concerns related to lighting performance near airports. The rules have been updated. The term 'light' now includes lantern lights, wish kites and laser lights. The government's jurisdiction over those displaying such lights has been extended from a radius of 5 kilometers to 5 nautical miles around the airport.
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