Goa, July 25 -- In the wake of the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad that claimed 274 lives, over 100 of the airline's pilots went on medical leave, raising fresh concerns about crew mental health and stress management in India's aviation sector.

Junior Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, revealed that 51 commanders and 61 first officers submitted medical leave requests just four days after the crash, which occurred when the aircraft reportedly lost thrust mid-air and crashed into a hostel building two kilometres from the airport.

Highlighting the need to prioritise the mental well-being of aviation personnel, Mr Mohol said airlines had already been issued notices in Fe...