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flag Air India flew an aircraft with an expired certificate on eight flights, triggering a safety probe.

flag India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, is investigating Air India after an Airbus A320 operated eight commercial flights in November with an expired airworthiness certificate, a serious safety violation. flag The aircraft, previously part of Vistara, had its certificate lapse during a maintenance grounding for an engine change, but was returned to service without renewal. flag Air India reported the issue on November 26, leading to the aircraft’s grounding and suspension of involved personnel. flag The DGCA has ordered an internal review to identify systemic failures and ensure compliance with safety protocols. flag The incident adds to recent regulatory concerns, including a major June crash and prior safety lapses.

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