New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Tata Group-owned carrier Air India has issued a clarification following a report alleging that the airline has operated an aircraft on several occasions without a valid airworthiness certificate.

In a statement to Mint, an Air India spokesperson said that an incident involving one of our aircraft operating without an airworthiness review certificate is regrettable.

"As soon as this came to our notice, it was duly reported to the DGCA, and all personnel associated with the decision have been placed under suspension, pending further review. We have initiated a comprehensive internal investigation and are fully cooperating with the regulator."

The airline assured that Air India remains "unwavering in its commitment" t...