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Air India Faces Scrutiny After Surge in Technical Incidents

2/25/2026

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Air India, the airline, faced increased scrutiny from India's safety regulator after a 2025 crash that killed 260 people.
In January 2026, Air India reported 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, up from 0.26 in December 2024, including engine oil and fuel leaks.
Air India, owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has increased its critical spares inventory by over 30% and faces an aging fleet and supply-chain delays.

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Air India, the airline, faced increased scrutiny from India's safety regulator after a 2025 crash that killed 260 people.
In January 2026, Air India reported 1.09 technical incidents per 1,000 flights, up from 0.26 in December 2024, including engine oil and fuel leaks.
Air India, owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has increased its critical spares inventory by over 30% and faces an aging fleet and supply-chain delays.