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Air India pilot dies of cardiac arrest during Boeing 787 training
An Air India pilot undergoing conversion training for wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft has died following a cardiac arrest. The pilot, who previously served with Air India Express, was in the midst of certification training for the new aircraft type.
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A pilot employed by Air India has succumbed to sudden cardiac arrest while enrolled in conversion training for the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, according to officials familiar with the incident.
The pilot, who transferred to Air India from Air India Express, was participating in the mandatory training programme required for pilots to operate the wide-body aircraft. Conversion training is a standard requirement when pilots transition to aircraft types significantly different from their previous operational experience.
The exact circumstances surrounding the cardiac event remain under review. Air India has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident or its impact on ongoing training operations.
The death marks a significant loss for the aviation sector in India. Wide-body aircraft conversions are critical milestones in a pilot's career progression, requiring intensive theoretical and practical training over several weeks.