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Transport Canada Reevaluates Pilot Fatigue Rules Amid Industry Concerns

12/11/2025

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Transport Canada is reviewing pilot fatigue regulations amid industry concerns about their complexity.
The review follows IndiGo receiving a one-time exemption from new night-duty rules after more than 2,000 cancellations.
Transport Canada is consulting with pilots and air operators on changes, including 23 consecutive days.
Canada’s 2018 framework caps annual flight hours at 1,000 and duty periods at 13 hours 45 minutes.

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Story summary

Transport Canada is reviewing pilot fatigue regulations amid industry concerns about their complexity.
The review follows IndiGo receiving a one-time exemption from new night-duty rules after more than 2,000 cancellations.
Transport Canada is consulting with pilots and air operators on changes, including 23 consecutive days.
Canada’s 2018 framework caps annual flight hours at 1,000 and duty periods at 13 hours 45 minutes.