DGCAUturn: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation's sudden withdrawal of approval for the Pipistrel SW121 aircraft has left 40 student pilots at the Government Aviation Training Institute in Odisha uncertain about their future. The DGCA's reclassification deems the aircraft unsuitable for training commercial pilots, sparking legal action by students and the flying school. Questions arise over the initial approval process, the reclassification's impact on completed training, and the DGCA's oversight. Industry sources express confusion and seek clarity on the regulatory flip-flop.

















