India says only trained, experienced pilots will use Boeing 737 MAX

While it has yet to be returned to service, India’s regulator may mandate a minimum number of flying hours for pilots of the Boeing plane

Mumbai — India is considering setting an experience threshold for pilots who fly Boeing’s 737 MAX planes, as it moves to ensure safety once the aircraft returns to service, a senior official of the country’s air safety regulator have said.

Boeing is making software changes, readying a new pilot training plan, and must run a key certification test flight to get approval from the US regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration , before the planes can resume flying. “Pilot training is a serious matter for the DGCA and the airlines will also need to work on building pilot confidence,” said the source, who sought anonymity, as the discussions were private.

In a statement, Boeing said it is working closely with global regulators on a training programme to help enhance pilots’ understanding of the updated 737 MAX flight control systems.

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