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Air India's EASA Safety Concerns May Ease by 2026 with Retrofitted Aircraft

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Moneycontrol•16-03-2026, 16:11

Air India's EASA Safety Concerns May Ease by 2026 with Retrofitted Aircraft

•Air India's "elevated concern" safety rating with EASA expected to improve by end of 2026.
•Nearly a dozen retrofitted wide-body aircraft with refreshed cabins to join fleet, addressing issues like broken seats.
•SAFA score improved from 1.96 (early 2026) to 1.6 (March 16); 80-90% issues to be resolved this year.
•Airline cites regulatory interpretation differences and past failure to report defects for high findings.
•Air India's SAFA ratio remains higher than leading global carriers like Lufthansa and Emirates (0.3-0.8).

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