Air India Express pilot dies of cardiac arrest after landing: Report

A 28-year-old pilot from Air India Express, who had recently tied the knot, tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest. As reported by The Hindu, the pilot vomited inside the aircraft after landing. In an official statement, an Air India Express spokesperson expressed sorrow, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical issue. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family during this time of immense sorrow. We are providing every possible support to them as we all try to come to terms with this significant loss.”

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Air India Express Urges Privacy, Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Address Pilot Fatigue

“We request all concerned to respect privacy at this time and avoid unnecessary speculation while we commit to assisting the relevant authorities in due process,” the spokesperson added. In February, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had proposed a phased roadmap to introduce stricter limits on when and how long pilots can fly to minimise fatigue among air crew in a submission to Delhi high court.

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According to an HT report, the roadmap proposed increasing pilots’ weekly rest from 36 to 48 hours starting July 1, 2025, and phasing in reduced night flying from November 1, 2025. The Delhi high court on February 24 directed the DGCA to strictly adhere to its timeline on implementing the revised norms on duty and rest hours for pilots in a phased manner starting July 1.

DGCA Outlines Phased Implementation of New Pilot Duty Norms; Court Urged to Enforce Timelines

The counsel for the DGCA informed Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju that they had filed an affidavit stating they would implement 15 of the 22 modified clauses of the civil aviation requirement (CAR) starting July 1, 2025, and the remaining by November 1. The counsel representing the petitioner pilots associations urged the court to issue directions ensuring the respondents strictly follow the proposed timelines.

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