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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Namita Singh

Air India jet grounded after airline operates eight flights without valid safety certificate

Air India is under investigation and one of its aircraft is grounded after it flew eight commercial services without a valid airworthiness review certificate, a document issued annually that ensures compliance with safety standards.

India’s aviation safety regulator confirmed it has grounded the jet and removed multiple staff members from duty while it examines how the lapse occurred.

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