India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a significant move to streamline and expedite the Medical Examination process for DGCA Licence holders, has approved the empanelment of 10 new Aeromedical Evaluation Centres across the country. The addition of Aeromedical Evaluation Centers will significantly boost the overall capacity for conducting DGCA Class 1, 2, and 3 medical examinations, ensuring early and timely access to the medical examination facilities for the pilots in India.

Previously, eight centers were empaneled by DGCA with the sanction for Class 1 Initial medical examinations only, however these new centres are bestowed with the responsibility of all types of...