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Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO months after Campbell Wilson's resignation
Business | Aug 05, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTCampbell Wilson had resigned in April after helming the Tata Group-owned airline for four years that have been punctuated by multiple headwinds, including the fatal AI171 crash in June last year.
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'I saw people hitting their heads': Passenger's chilling account of Air India turbulence goes viral
offbeat | Aug 05, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTAn Air India passenger has shared a terrifying account of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, saying people were thrown into the air during the mid-flight incident. Here's what happened and what the airline has said.
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Why planes shake mid-air: What is turbulence, why does it happen and how does it affect flights?
Explainers | Aug 04, 2026, 02:15 PM ISTAfter Air India flight AI2379 experienced a turbulence-related event, here's everything you need to know about in-flight turbulence, what causes it, whether it can bring down a plane, safety tips for passengers, and major turbulence incidents involving Indian flights.
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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet after turbulence, passengers, crew among 12 injured
India | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTAn Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a brief turbulence-related incident on Tuesday, causing a momentary change in altitude and 12 passengers and crew members with injuries. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI2379, landed safely in Delhi.
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Air India pilot flies his mother for the first time, calls her his 'favourite passenger forever'
offbeat | Aug 01, 2026, 03:15 PM ISTAir India pilot Tanish Arora fulfilled a special dream when his mother became a passenger on a flight he was operating for the first time. From her simple advice before take-off to his emotional reflection, the mother-son moment has touched hearts online.
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In a first in 40 years, Canada accepts Khalistani terrorists were behind Air India Kanishka bombing
World | Jun 26, 2026, 07:36 AM ISTIn a statement, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service acknowledged that Canada-based Khalistani extremists planted on the Air India flight 182, also known as Kanishka, in 1985. The bombing killed 329 people.
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Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace during go-around, probe on
India | Jun 24, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTAir India said the incident has been reported to the regulatory authorities and is being investigated internally. The flight briefly entered Pakistani airspace on June 22.
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Travel by Air India to be cheaper as airline introduces 'basic fare' category
Business | Jun 17, 2026, 02:52 PM ISTAir India's new basic fare has been introduced on select domestic routes and will be available only to economy class passengers.
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Air India Express flight to Jeddah returns to Kannur mid-air after technical snag
India | Jun 16, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTAir India Express flight to Jeddah returns to Kannur mid-air after technical snag. The crew noticed a technical snag nearly two hours after take-off.
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Where is Vishwas Kumar Ramesh today? The miraculous sole survivor in the Air India plane crash
India | Jun 12, 2026, 01:19 PM ISTVishwas has since returned to his home in Leicester, England, where he continues to undergo physical rehabilitation and psychological therapy for injuries and trauma sustained in the Air India AI171 crash a year ago.
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Pilot error or electronic failure? A year later, the biggest unanswered question in AI171 crash
India | Jun 12, 2026, 11:17 AM ISTAir India Flight AI171 crashed just 32 seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, while en route to London's Gatwick Airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner disaster claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 people on board, along with 19 people on the ground.
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Air India issues clarification to Vijay Rupani's daughter: 'There is no pressure to accept payout'
India | Jun 10, 2026, 05:44 PM ISTExpressing condolences over the loss of life, Air India addressed concerns regarding the timeline of the investigation and emphasised that the families of the victims are ‘free to wait’ until the final enquiry report is published.
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Three Air India aircraft damaged by strong winds at Delhi airport
Delhi | Jun 08, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTThree Air India aircraft were reportedly damaged after strong winds swept through Terminal 2 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Rules changing from June 1: From income tax to car prices, these major changes to impact your pocket
Personal Finance | Jun 01, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTTo make digital payments more secure, the official name of the person or merchant registered with the bank will now be visible before sending money via UPI.
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Amid West Asia crisis, Air India extends suspension of international flights to Israel till July-end
India | May 28, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTIn the wake of the West Asia conflict, which started in late February, airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including costlier fuel and airspace curbs, which pushed up their operational costs.
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Amid soaring ATF prices, Air India to cut 22% domestic flights - Check full details here
Business | May 27, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTAir India operates around 4,400 weekly flights. Out of them, about 3,600 are domestic, and 800 are international services.
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Air India's San Francisco-bound plane returns to Delhi after 8 hours mid-air due to technical glitch
India | May 27, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTAn Air India Boeing 777 flying from Delhi to San Francisco was forced to return after a technical fault surfaced mid-flight. The aircraft, carrying around 230 passengers, diverted while over Chinese airspace and landed safely in Delhi after more than eight hours in the air.
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Air India flight suffers engine fire while landing at Delhi airport; probe initiated
India | May 21, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTIn a statement issued on X, Air India confirmed the incident, but reiterated that the safety of passengers and the crew remains its top priority. It said further details will be provided after a thorough investigation is conducted.
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Air India flight suffers tail strike during landing at Bengaluru airport, grounded
India | May 21, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTThe flight reported a tail strike after landing at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Thursday following which it was grounded for inspection. All passengers were reported safe and deboarded.
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Air India cuts international flights, suspends some overseas routes from June | Check list
India | May 13, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTAir India said the changes are aimed at improving overall network stability and ensuring operational efficiency amid challenging conditions. Despite the cuts, the airline said it will continue operating 1200 international flights each month.