DGCA Fines Air India ₹1 Crore for Operating Plane Without Certification

• Aviation safety watchdog DGCA imposed a ₹1 crore fine on Air India.
• The fine is for operating an Airbus A320 neo without requisite airworthiness certification on at least eight routes last year.
• Air India voluntarily reported the incident to DGCA on November 26, 2025.
• The airline stated that all identified gaps have been addressed and shared with the authority.
• Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) is issued annually after a comprehensive review of maintenance records and compliance.