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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

India's aviation regulator DGCA has fined Air India Rs 1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight passenger sectors on Nov 24–25 without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate. The DGCA suspended two CAMO executives and ordered removal of responsible post‑holders, citing erosion of public confidence.

Discovered 2026-02-13T04:04:05.414614-08:00 | 2026-02-13T04:04:05.414614-08:00

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  • The DGCA imposed a quantifiable penalty (Rs 1 crore / ~$110,350), grounded the aircraft and suspended two CAMO executives after the A320 flew eight sectors without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate; the action signals direct operational and personnel consequences for compliance failures (see DGCA grounding order) [source:84679281-d1a9-4fdb-b907-1f85adefb76c].

  • The fine and executive suspensions add to mounting regulatory pressure on Indian carriers amid a period of sector fragility and high-profile probes and penalties, increasing enforcement risk for operators and influencing insurer, lessor and investor assessments [source:73ce05d3-7a3e-4ff6-8ad7-6786e1bb8672] [source:f075377b-ba1e-4695-a80f-687374fbca4c].

  • The case underscores how documentation and continuing airworthiness management lapses can rapidly translate into reputational damage, financial penalties and leadership change — factors that affect network reliability, certification confidence and corporate governance reviews.

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