New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into Air India after the airline was reported to have operated aircraft in eight revenue sectors with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).

According to a press note issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Air India is delegated the authority to issue ARCs for its aircraft following an annual review of maintenance records, physical condition, and compliance with airworthiness standards.

The ARC serves as a validation of an aircraft's main Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A).

Following the merger of Vistara into Air India in 2024, the DGCA was tasked with conducting the first ARC renewal for all 70 former Vistara aircraft...