10 April 2025 : A 28-year-old Air India Express pilot who recently got married, died of cardiac arrest.
According to a report by The Hindu, the pilot threw up inside the aircraft after landing. HT cannot independently verify the information.
“We deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical condition. Our thoughts are with the family during this time of profound grief. We are extending all possible assistance to them as we all cope with this tremendous loss,” an Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement.
“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.
DGCA’s roadmap: More rest for pilots
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.
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.
Summary: A tragic incident occurred as an Air India Express pilot suffered a fatal cardiac arrest shortly after safely landing the flight, reports confirm.