Saturday, March 29, 2025
DGCA Slaps ₹1 Crore Fine on Air India for Safety Violations
New Delhi, February 14, 2026
Civil Aviation regulator DGCA imposed ₹1 crore penalty on Air India for grave safety lapses. Airbus A320 flew 8 flights (Delhi-Bengaluru-Mumbai-Hyderabad) Nov 24-25, 2025 without mandatory Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).
No Airworthiness Certificate: ARC confirms aircraft safety/compliance – expired during flights
8 Revenue Sectors: Passengers endangered across major cities
CEO Notice: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson held accountable
Post Gujarat Crash: Aug 2025 Ahmedabad Boeing disaster (260 dead) triggered stricter oversight
Systemic Failure: Internal probe blamed pilots + management oversight gaps
Air India Response: “Voluntarily reported 2025 incident. All gaps addressed. Committed to safety standards.”
Annual Certification: Verifies maintenance records, physical condition, compliance
Criminal Negligence: Flying sans ARC violates aviation laws
Fine deposit ordered within 30 days. Signals zero tolerance post recent tragedies.
