An Air India Express pilot, Armaan, passed away at Delhi Airport. He suffered a cardiac arrest after safely operating a flight from Srinagar. Armaan vomited in the lavatory and collapsed. He was rushed to a hospital but could not be saved. The Airline Pilots’ Association of India highlights the need for better pilot rest and mental health support.
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