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EU watchdog flags alleged Air India safety lapses, warns audits or EU restrictions

The EU aviation watchdog has flagged alleged safety lapses at Air India, raising the prospect of formal audits and potential restrictions on the carrier’s operations in Europe. The move signals an escalation of regulatory scrutiny that could lead to inspections or operational constraints.

Discovered 2026-03-18T21:44:21.751611-07:00 | 2026-03-18T21:44:21.751611-07:00

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Could prompt EU audits or operational restrictions that disrupt Air India’s services into Europe and add compliance costs; this follows a recent spike in the carrier’s technical-incident rate.
Builds on existing enforcement pressure after a DGCA fine over airworthiness lapses and a UK CAA probe into a Dreamliner safety issue, increasing reputational and operational risk for the airline.

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