Air India Flew Uncertified A320 After Crash, Systemic Failures Exposed

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – More than 300 FAA employees, including air traffic safety inspectors, have been dismissed. Air travel safety may be compromised due to fewer inspectors and controllers. Delays in aircraft safety checks could increase the risk of aviation accidents, especially in light of recent airline safety concerns. (Image: Shutterstock)

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CNBC TV18•11-12-2025, 18:16

Air India Flew Uncertified A320 After Crash, Systemic Failures Exposed

•Air India faces scrutiny over safety standards six months after a crash that killed 260 people.
•An Air India Airbus A320 flew 8 commercial flights without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).
•Internal investigations revealed systematic failures, including engineers and pilots missing critical safety checks.
•Air India suspended employees, reported the issue to DGCA, and implemented new safety measures.
•Audits uncovered issues like unverified emergency equipment, delayed engine part replacement, and forged records.

Why It Matters: Air India's continued safety failures put passengers at risk after a crash.

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