Overview

• Air India concluded its voluntary safety pause after completing DGCA-mandated inspections of its Boeing 787 and 737 fleets that found no issues.
• Phased international flight restorations began on August 1, with a full return to pre-crash schedules targeted for October 1.
• The airline used the pause to carry out accelerated reliability upgrades and improve delay and disruption management.
• Enhanced safety measures include maintenance at certified facilities, regular crew training at the Air India Training Academy, and real-time flight performance monitoring.
• Air India now awaits the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s final report as lawmakers and the DGCA continue scrutinizing aviation safety protocols.