An Air India Express pilot dies of cardiac arrest at Delhi airport on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred shortly after he successfully operated a flight from Srinagar to Delhi. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to Times Now, the pilot was just 28 years old and had recently gotten married.
Airline insiders reported that Armaan vomited on the plane after arriving in Delhi from Srinagar. Despite immediate medical help being summoned, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
As reported by Times Now, an Air India Express spokesperson expressed deep condolences for their colleague's loss, stating, "Our thoughts are with the family during this time of profound grief." They assured that all possible assistance is being provided to the family and requested respect for their privacy, urging against unnecessary speculation.
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 the 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.
Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju was informed by the counsel for the DGCA that they had filed an affidavit stating of the 22 modified clauses of the civil aviation requirement (CAR), 15 would be rolled out from July 1, 2025 and the remaining would put in place by November 1
