Thu Jul 24 11:27:51 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing and rewriting the provided information, suitable for “The Hindu” newspaper:
**Headline: Air India Sees Slight Increase in Pilot Sick Leaves After June Crash, Govt. Tells Parliament**
**NEW DELHI, July 24, 2025** – Air India experienced a “minor increase” in sick leave among its pilots following the June 12th Air India crash, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, stated in Lok Sabha that the airline reported the increase across all fleets in the days following the AI-171 accident. He was responding to a question from BJP MP Jai Prakash regarding potential mass sick leave amongst Air India’s crew and measures being taken to address trauma and stress.
According to data provided for June 16th, four days after the crash, 112 pilots reported sick, comprising 52 Commanders and 61 First Officers. Sources within the pilot community have indicated that the daily average of pilots reporting sick at Air India typically ranges between 40 and 50. The airline employs nearly 3,500 pilots.
The Minister’s response confirms concerns about the impact of the accident on the mental well-being of Air India flight crews. Further details regarding specific measures being implemented to support pilots were requested by the MP.
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