Air India's Technical Woes Soar: Fuel Leaks Hit 14-Month High

• Air India recorded 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights in January, a fourfold increase from December 2024.
• The airline faced 23 technical incidents in January, including engine oil and fuel leaks, flight control issues, and hydraulics problems.
• 82.5% of 166 Air India aircraft analyzed since January 2025 had recurring technical defects, compared to 36.5% for IndiGo.
• Air India is implementing systemic improvements across flight operations, training, engineering quality, and procedural oversight.
• Challenges include an aging fleet, supply chain delays, and the financial impact of Pakistan's airspace closure.