DGCA tightens norms for flying Boeing 737 Max planes

India's aviation regulator DGCA has issued fresh safety measures for the operations of Boeing 737 Max 8 passenger aircrafts. DGCA has also sought information on the 737 Max aircrafts from Indian carriers like SpiceJet and Jet Airways. DGCA has instructed only senior pilots with at least 1000 hours of flying experience should command the 737 Max planes.

World over, countries and airlines are grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 jets after two deadly crashes involving the planes killed a total of 346 people in a span of five months.