Overview

• Devi Sharan, the pilot of the hijacked IC 814 flight in 1999, retired on January 4, 2025, after a 40-year aviation career.
• His final flight was a Dreamliner journey from Melbourne to Delhi, where he received a heartfelt farewell from Air India and his crew.
• Sharan is remembered for his bravery during the eight-day IC 814 hijacking, during which he prioritized saving the lives of 179 passengers and 11 crew members.
• Air India honored his legacy with a tribute video and a message highlighting his courage and contributions to aviation history.
• Reflecting on the hijacking, Sharan shared that the experience taught him the unpredictability of life and left him with a lasting sense of vigilance.