Air India Penalized ₹1 Crore for Flying Aircraft Without Airworthiness Permit

Penalty imposed: ₹1 crore fine by DGCA
Aircraft involved: Airbus A320neo
Violation period: November 24&ndash;25, 2025
Flights operated: Eight routes including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad
Reason: Expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)
Response: Air India voluntarily reported incident; corrective measures taken

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹1 crore for operating an Airbus A320neo on eight flights without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC). The violation occurred in November 2025 across routes including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, raising serious concerns about compliance and aviation safety.