Uttarakhand Helicopter Crisis: Operators & Pilots At Odds Over DGCA's Two-Pilot Mandate; Tourists Likely To Struggle As Helicopter Flying Suspended
Helicopter operators have suspended Char Dham charter services in Uttarakhand over the DGCA's mandatory two-pilot rule, citing rising costs and a shortage of trained hill-flying pilots. The move follows an October 30 crash that killed six people. The pilots' body has urged stronger safety regulations, while tourism operators warn of cancellations and financial losses.