The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has launched an investigation after Air India operated a flight with an expired certificate. The incident came to light when an Air India A320 aircraft made eight commercial flights without valid flight authorization. In response to this situation, the DGCA swiftly intervened and began an investigation, with the first step being the suspension of all personnel who granted the flight permissions.
Flights conducted with expired certificates have raised serious concerns about flight safety in India. Air India announced that it has initiated an internal investigation and that the negligence will lead to legal sanctions. Until the investigation is completed, all flights involving the aircraft have been suspended.
Statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA):
The DGCA stated that on November 24 and 25, an Air India A320 aircraft operated eight commercial flights with an expired certificate and confirmed that an investigation was underway. It was also noted that all flights had been suspended until the investigation concluded, and all personnel who granted the flight permissions were suspended from duty.
Air India’s Internal Investigation Statement:
In addition to the DGCA’s investigation, Air India announced that it has also initiated an internal investigation regarding the matter. The company stated that the incident was a serious case of negligence and that this situation, which jeopardized flight safety, would result in legal sanctions. The airline emphasized that the incident, which has undermined trust in flight safety in India, would be thoroughly investigated, and the results would be transparently shared with the public.
