Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Air India Pilots Report Sick After Crash; DGCA Issues Notices
After a plane crash, some Air India pilots called in sick.
The government is keeping an eye on the airline.
Air India Express had some problems with its planes, and the aviation regulator is taking action.
The regulator also found some problems with how the crew was working and being trained.
The government is working to make sure the planes are safe and the crew is well-trained.
Air India experienced a minor increase in pilot sick leaves after a plane crash.
51 commanders reported sick on June 16, 2025, following the AI-171 crash.
DGCA issued four show cause notices to Air India for various violations.
Violations included cabin crew duty, training, and operational procedure issues.
DGCA initiated action against Air India Express for failing to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- Who
- Air India pilots and Air India Express personnel are involved. The DGCA is the regulator.
- What
- Air India pilots reported sick and faced regulatory scrutiny after a plane crash, and Air India Express had engine compliance issues.
- When
- Increased sick leaves were reported in June 2025 after a crash on June 12. Show cause notices issued July 23.
- Where
- Affecting Air India and Air India Express.
- Why
- Pilots called in sick after the crash. DGCA took action due to safety violations.
Air India
DGCA
Safety Commitments vs. Violations
Air India
Airline is committed to crew and passenger safety.
DGCA
Airline made voluntary disclosures about violations to the DGCA.
- Plane Crash Date
- June 12, 2025
- Flight Number
- AI-171
- Pilots sick on June 16
- 112 total, including 51 commanders
- Show cause notices to Air India
- 4
- Air India Express Penalty- Accountable Manager
- 30 lacs
