DGCA Slaps ₹1 Crore Fine on Air India for Safety Violations

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).

Violation Details

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

DGCA’s Tough Stance

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.”

ARC Importance

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.

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