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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore for operating plane without airworthiness certification

February 13, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹1 crore for operating an Airbus A320 Neo aircraft on at least eight routes without the necessary airworthiness certification last year. Although Air India claims that all issues have been rectified, the DGCA's penalty reflects serious concerns regarding aviation safety compliance.

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DGCA fined Air India ₹1 crore for operating an Airbus A320 Neo without airworthiness certification.
The violations occurred on at least eight routes last year.
Air India acknowledges the DGCA order and states all issues have been addressed.
The DGCA began investigating the incident on December 2 of the previous year.

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore for operating plane without airworthiness certification

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