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Air India Plane Flew on Expired Permit
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- An Air India aircraft operated with an expired Airworthiness Release Certificate.
- The aviation regulator DGCA has grounded the aircraft and started an investigation.
- Personnel involved have been de-rostered pending the outcome of the inquiry.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into an Air India aircraft that reportedly operated on an expired Airworthiness Release Certificate (ARC). This critical safety document was found to be expired for at least eight flight sectors. Following the notification, the aviation regulator has taken swift action.
As a precautionary measure, the DGCA has instructed Air India to ground the specific aircraft immediately. The regulator has also de-rostered the personnel involved in the operation pending the outcome of the investigation. This measure underscores the seriousness with which the DGCA views potential safety lapses.
Air India is conducting its own internal inquiry to identify systemic deficiencies and implement corrective actions. The airline aims to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future, ensuring compliance with all aviation safety regulations and maintaining passenger confidence.
