India’s aviation regulator has imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Tata Group-owned Air India for operating an Airbus A320 Neo without a valid airworthiness review certificate. The violation involved multiple commercial flights and was voluntarily reported by the airline to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Penalty imposed:
DGCA levied a fine of ₹1 crore for non-compliance with mandatory airworthiness certification norms.
Aircraft involved:
The case pertains to an Airbus A320 Neo aircraft.
Expired certification:
The Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) had lapsed when the aircraft was operated.
Multiple revenue flights:
The aircraft reportedly flew on at least eight commercial sectors without the required valid clearance.
Self-reporting by airline:
Air India informed the regulator about the lapse on November 26, 2025.
Safety oversight:
DGCA treated the issue as a serious violation of aviation safety and regulatory compliance.
Regulatory action:
The move reinforces stricter monitoring of operational and airworthiness standards in Indian aviation.