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  Pilot error or electronic failure? A year later, the biggest unanswered question in AI171 crash

  India | June 12, 2026 11:17 IST

  Air 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's San Francisco-bound plane returns to Delhi after 8 hours mid-air due to technical glitch

  India | May 27, 2026 14:03 IST

  An 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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  Bengaluru-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to technical issue

  Maharashtra | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  The airline expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers, adding that ground teams at Mumbai airport provided immediate assistance and arranged an alternative aircraft to operate the flight.

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  Air India issues continue: After wrong plane to Canada, Delhi-bound flight makes emergency landing

  India | March 31, 2026 22:18 IST

  Air India flight IX1523 was diverted to Lucknow on Monday evening after the pilot issued a “Mayday” call, an internationally recognised distress signal used in life-threatening situations.

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  Air India introduces new fitness policy for cabin crew, BMI standards linked to rosters and pay

  India | March 22, 2026 9:24 IST

  Crew members categorised as underweight or overweight will need to undergo a functional assessment. Those who fail the assessment will not be allowed to operate flights until they meet the required standards.

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  Air India cancels 2,500 flights to West Asia amid Iran conflict, operates only 30% normal schedule

  India | March 22, 2026 8:18 IST

  Wilson said that the disruptions are beginning to have a financial impact on the airline. Jet fuel prices have more than doubled, and the airline has introduced a fuel surcharge on new tickets to partly offset rising costs.

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  Air India says no issues found in inspection of Boeing 787 planes' fuel control switches

  India | February 04, 2026 20:06 IST

  An Air India pilot reported a defect in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787 8 aircraft after operating a flight from London Heathrow to Bengaluru, following which the aircraft was grounded for detailed inspections.

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  Air India fuel switch cutoff scare: DGCA reveals probe findings after London-Bengaluru flight glitch

  India | February 03, 2026 23:57 IST

  Air India has said there was no malfunction in the fuel control switches of a Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner that was grounded after a pilot reported an issue on the London to Bengaluru AI 132 flight. The DGCA noted that inspections found both fuel switches functioning normally and within safety limits.

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  Air India aircraft suffers damage at Delhi Airport after engine sucks in baggage container | VIDEO

  India | January 15, 2026 17:11 IST

  The Airbus aircraft has been grounded for detailed inspections and necessary repairs. The airline warned that the incident may lead to disruptions on some A350 routes.

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  Yearender 2025: From Mahakumbh to Operation Sindoor, tracing India's major events

  India | December 23, 2025 15:38 IST

  2025 in India was a year of grand celebrations, sports triumphs, political shifts, and moments of tragedy.

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  Air India rolls out price capped fares in line with government directive amid IndiGo disruptions

  India | December 08, 2025 10:39 IST

  IndiGo has faced operational disruptions for the seventh consecutive day, with cancellations and delays reported across major airports nationwide. Delhi airport issued an advisory urging passengers to verify flight status before arriving at terminals.

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  Air India says check-in glitch resolved after several flights delayed at multiple airports

  India | December 03, 2025 7:18 IST

  The check-in glitch affected multiple airlines, causing flight delays and multiple airports across the country on Tuesday. It was resolved hous later.

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  Passenger dies after medical emergency on Air India Vancouver-Kolkata-Delhi flight

  India | November 22, 2025 12:03 IST

  Dalbir Singh was promptly taken to Charnok Hospital after being deboarded from the flight, but the medical staff declared him brought dead upon arrival. The police have informed the family, who are currently traveling to Kolkata.

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  Air India Toronto-Delhi flight receives bomb threat, lands safely at IGI Airport

  India | November 13, 2025 18:17 IST

  An Air India spokesperson said a security alert had been raised during the flight’s journey from Toronto to Delhi. No untoward incident occurred, and the safety of passengers and crew was not compromised.

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  Air India flight to Newark returns to Mumbai after midair technical snag, return journey cancelled

  India | October 22, 2025 12:36 IST

  As a result of the incident, both AI191 and its return flight, AI144 from Newark to Mumbai, were cancelled. Air India announced that all affected passengers in Mumbai have been provided with hotel accommodation and rebooked on alternative Air India or partner airline flights.

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  Air India Milan to Delhi flight cancelled due to technical issue, over 250 passengers stranded

  India | October 18, 2025 23:47 IST

  Air India apologised for the disruption, emphasising passenger safety as a priority. This cancellation follows recent technical problems with Air India's Dreamliner fleet, prompting the airline to work on improving passenger experience and preventing future issues.

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  Air India's Colombo-Chennai flight carrying 158 passengers cancelled after bird hit

  October 07, 2025 14:46 IST

  The aircraft has been grounded, and extensive checks were carried out by the Air India engineers and the airline officials cancelled its return journey due to the incident.

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  Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham grounds after emergency turbine deployment | Details

  World | October 05, 2025 13:32 IST

  Once the aircraft touched down, it was promptly taken out of service for detailed inspections and maintenance evaluations. Air India’s engineering teams have begun investigating the reason behind the emergency turbine’s activation and are conducting comprehensive checks.

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  Over 200 passengers deplaned from Air India's Singapore-bound plane at Delhi airport: Here's why

  India | September 11, 2025 7:06 IST

  After being seated in the aircraft for nearly two hours, all passengers were deboarded and taken to the terminal building.

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  Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru cancelled after bird strike incident

  India | September 04, 2025 12:58 IST

  The aircraft’s nose was struck by an eagle while taxiing on the runway for takeoff, an airline official said. Due to this bird strike, the airline was compelled to cancel the flight and arrange alternate travel plans for the affected passengers.