Denied nod to fly as commander due to HIV+ status, trainee pilot tells HC

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 17, 2024
An Indian trainee pilot challenges Directorate General of Civil Aviation's refusal to allow him to fly as pilot-in-command due to his HIV status. Despite being declared fit by the US FAA, DGCA limits him to co-pilot roles, impacting his job prospects in India. His advocate Bhoomika Vyas represents him in court.

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Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)

National civil aviation authority of the Government of India
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