Air India Express Pilot Vomits After Landing Flight In Delhi, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

An Air India Express pilot died after suffering a cardiac arrest at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 9. He was operating a flight from Srinagar and felt sick shortly after successfully landing the aircraft in Delhi. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, and the doctors declared him dead there.

Air India Express Pilot Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

According to Business Standard, an Air India Express pilot died of cardiac arrest after safely completing his flight operations. The pilot, reportedly in his late 30s, was flying from Srinagar to Delhi and was not feeling well after landing at the Delhi airport. He even vomited inside the aircraft’s cockpit. Upon landing, he was rushed to a hospital but passed away.

Air India Express released a statement and confirmed the unfortunate news. The airline’s spokesperson said that they “deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical condition.” They further added that the airline will be “extending all possible assistance” to the family of the deceased as they “cope with this tremendous loss.”

More details about the unfortunate incident are awaited. Till then, Air India Express has requested to avoid any unnecessary speculation about the death of the pilot. They have committed to assisting relevant authorities in due process.

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DGCA’s Plan For More Rest Time For Pilots

The death of the Air India Express pilot has brought to light the exhausting work hours of aviation sector members. In February this year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a new plan to give pilots more rest and reduce their flying hours to prevent exhaustion. The plan was also submitted to the Delhi High Court.

As per reports, the DGCA wants to increase pilots’ weekly rest from 36 hours to 48 hours. They wish to implement this from July 1, 2025. It also plans to reduce night flying hours beginning November 1, 2025. The Delhi High Court told the DGCA to follow this timeline seriously and implement the changes step by step from July.

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Our condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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