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India withdraws pilot restrictions after IndiGo cancels flights and disrupts airports

NEW DELHI, December 5, 2025 (AP) Indias aviation watchdog temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours, days after the previous order disrupted operations at major Indian airports as the countrys biggest airline, IndiGo, scrambled to restore normal services. The new regulations mandated longer rest periods and limited night flying hours for crew and pilots to address concerns about fatigue and safety. Indias Ministry of Civil Aviation said late Friday the suspension of the new rules would go into effect immediately. Without compromising on air safety, this decision has been taken solely in the interest of passengers, especially