Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Air India Operated Aircraft Without Valid Certificate
Air India made a big mistake by flying an airplane for two days without the right safety papers.
These papers, called Airworthiness Review Certificates (ARC), make sure the airplane is safe to fly.
The airplane, an Airbus A320, flew eight times without the correct papers.
Air India has suspended eight workers and is investigating what went wrong.
The government's aviation agency, the DGCA, is also looking into the mistake and might fine Air India.
This happened after another Air India plane crashed in June, killing many people.
Experts say this is a serious mistake that could have put passengers in danger.
Air India operated an Airbus A320 for two days without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).
The DGCA is investigating the lapse and may impose a financial penalty of ₹1-2 crore on Air India.
Air India has suspended eight staffers and ordered an internal inquiry.
The aircraft made eight flights over two days before being grounded.
Experts consider this a serious violation of safety protocols.
- Who
- Air India
- What
- Operated an aircraft without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)
- When
- November 24-25
- Where
- India
- Why
- The ARC expired, and the lapse was not caught in time
- Aircraft Type
- Airbus A320 (VT-TQN)
- Dates Operated
- November 24-25
- Number of Flights
- 8
- Regulator
- DGCA
- Penalty Expected
- ₹1-2 crore
- Staff Suspended
- 8
- Certificate Type
- Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)