India's DGCA now tests pilots at Air Force facilities

India's aviation regulator mandates all commercial pilots undergo medical tests at Indian Air Force facilities, raising concerns of pilot shortages. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation's new rule replaces previous testing at private hospitals, prompting airlines to fear stricter military standards will disqualify pilots. Limited IAF facility capacity could also cause delays in pilot clearances and disrupt flight schedules. Airlines worry military standards, designed for combat pilots, are inappropriate for commercial flyers, potentially leading to unnecessary failures and impacting India's growing aviation market.