Air India’s A350 aircraft fleet chief pilot Captain Sandeep Gupta dies of dengue

Captain Sandeep Gupta was appointed Air India’s A350 aircraft fleet chief pilot last year as part of the airline’s efforts to strengthen its fleet and improve operations

Updated on: Sep 21, 2023, 08:28:28 IST

By Neha LM Tripathi

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Air India’s long-range A350 aircraft fleet chief pilot Captain Sandeep Gupta, 53, died of dengue in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, two airline officials said.

“Captain Gupta, who was battling dengue, was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday afternoon...where he passed away,” said one of the officials who did not want to be named.

Gupta was appointed Air India’s A350 aircraft fleet chief pilot last year as part of the airline’s efforts to strengthen its fleet and improve operations. The move coincided with Air India’s talks with Airbus for the induction of A350 planes following the Tata Group’s takeover of the loss-making airline last year.

Gupta joined Air India in 1988 and was earlier the chief pilot of its Airbus A320 fleet until 2022 and in charge of Air India’s Central Training Establishment in Hyderabad. Gupta is survived by his widow and two children. A colleague remembered Gupta as a jovial person, who will always be missed.

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Neha LM Tripathi
Neha LM Tripathi is a Special Correspondent with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times. She covers the aviation and railways ministries, and also writes on travel trends. Her work spans national developments, with a focus on policy, people, and the evolving travel landscape. She has 13 years of experience. Before moving to Delhi, she was based in Mumbai, where she began her journey as a journalist. Outside the newsroom, Neha enjoys trekking and travelling.Read More

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