Ahmedabad plane crash puts focus on repeated DGCA warnings to Air India

Air India has faced multiple fines and warnings from the DGCA since its privatisation in 2022, with concerns raised over pilot rostering, safety lapses and cabin discipline

Air India has been in regulatory crosshairs since its privatisation in January 2022. While the Tata group’s takeover was expected to mark a fresh start for the airline, it has repeatedly faced action from the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), over safety lapses, operational violations, and poor compliance practices. 

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability. 

In January 2025, the DGCA imposed a fine of ₹30 lakh on Air India for allowing a pilot to operate