Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Alhind Air Places Staff on Unpaid Leave
Alhind Air, a new airline in India, has put 120 of its workers on unpaid leave.
This is because the government is taking a long time to give them permission to start flying.
The airline says it can't pay salaries because it's spending too much money without making any.
They need a special certificate called AOC to start flying, but they haven't got it yet.
The workers were told not to come to work after November 15, 2025, and to return any company things they have.
The airline hopes to start flying soon, but they haven't said when yet.
Alhind Air has placed 120 employees on unpaid leave due to delays in securing the Air Operator Certificate (AOC).
The airline cited financial strain and regulatory delays as reasons for the decision.
Employees were informed not to report to work after November 15, 2025, and to return company assets.
Alhind Air has received a no-objection certificate (NOC) but needs the AOC to commence commercial operations.
The airline plans to start with domestic operations from Kochi and expand regionally.
- Who
- Alhind Air, a Kochi-based start-up airline
- What
- Placed 120 employees on unpaid leave due to AOC delays
- When
- Effective November 15, 2025
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- Financial strain and delays in securing AOC from DGCA
- Company
- Alhind Air
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Employees Affected
- 120
- Monthly Expenses
- Rs 2 crore
- Regulatory Requirement
- Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
- Effective Date
- November 15, 2025