Among other provisions, the license of a pilot who tests positive in a Breath Analyser (BA) test before operating a flight on three occasions will be cancelled, the source said ... .
On November 26, 2025, the airline informed the DGCA about the flying of the A320 aircraft with the expired airworthiness review certificate (ARC) on eight revenue sectors ....
Sources described the regulator’s stance as a red flag over the airline’s “casual approach.” Air India acknowledged the DGCA order, noting the incident—self-reported in 2025—prompted fixes already shared with authorities.