Air India has commenced a phased restoration of its international operations from August 1, with full resumption targeted for October 1. The move follows a voluntary “Safety Pause” initiated in June, during which the airline temporarily reduced its schedule to conduct additional pre-flight checks and address operational challenges caused by regional airspace closures.

This measured approach ensures thorough verification and safe service resumption of Air India, which in a statement, stressed that passenger safety remains its highest priority.

“Air India has begun a phased restoration of international operations from August 1, 2025, with full resumption targeted for October 1, 2025. This measured approach ensures thorough verification and safe service resumption,” said Air India.

“As part of a voluntary “Safety Pause” initiated in June, Air India temporarily reduced its flight schedule to accommodate additional pre-flight checks and mitigate disruptions due to regional airspace closures. The additional ground time also enabled accelerated upgrades to improve aircraft reliability and enhance delay and disruption management,” the statement added.

During the pause, detailed inspections of its Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleet were carried out under the oversight of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), with no issues found. The fuel control switch mechanism of Boeing 737 and 787-8 aircraft was also inspected, again with no findings.

“Following the tragic accident involving AI171 in June, we have undertaken a series of proactive measures and conducted comprehensive checks ensuring that every flight continues to meet the highest global standards of safety and customer service,” the airline said.

Air India added that its aircraft undergo rigorous checks before every flight by trained engineers and pilots, with maintenance conducted at certified facilities before and between flights.

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