Air India
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Air India to fully resume international flights from October 1 after temporary suspension
India | Aug 06, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTAcknowledging the challenges faced in recent weeks, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson assured passengers that the airline is working diligently to improve its internal systems. He emphasised the airline's commitment to minimising disruption and ensuring a smoother travel experience in the future.
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Air India's big makeover begins: First Boeing 787 sent to the US for upgrade - Check details
Business | Aug 05, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTThe refurbishment programme comes against the backdrop of past criticism revolving around the outdated interiors of the Air India fleet.
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Cockroaches found on Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai, passengers shifted to other seat
India | Aug 04, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTAir India said that during the flight’s scheduled fuel stop in Kolkata, the ground crew promptly conducted a deep cleaning process to address the issue, and the same aircraft subsequently departed on time for Mumbai.
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Air India cancels Singapore-Chennai flight due to maintenance issue
India | Aug 04, 2025, 07:17 AM ISTThe airline said that the Air India Singapore-Chennai flight was cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure which required additional time for rectification.
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Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar cancelled due to 'high cabin temperature'
India | Aug 03, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTAir India said that its Delhi-bound flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled due to "high temperature" inside the cabin of the aircraft. This is the second Air India flight that was cancelled in the day.
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Air India: DGCA audit lists 100 violations, including 7 level-1 - Check details
Market | Jul 30, 2025, 05:06 PM ISTThe audit findings come at a time when the airline is under intense scrutiny by the regulator in the wake of the June 12 plane crash.
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DGCA begins enforcement action against Air India for lapse in plane's emergency slide check
India | Jul 28, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTIn recent times, Air India has come under the scanner of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for various lapses. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating the flight AI 171 en route to London crashed into a building soon after take off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India releases interim compensation to 147 families
India | Jul 26, 2025, 07:07 PM ISTAir India Plane Crash: Air India said that the Tata Group, which currently owns the airline, has registered 'The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust', which is dedicated to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash.
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Air India flight to Mumbai returns to Jaipur shortly after takeoff due to technical snag
India | Jul 25, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTAir India flights have been facing technical snags and glitches over the past few months. Earlier this week, an Air India Express flight that was flying to Doha from Calicut International Airport returned a couple of hours after takeoff due to a technical snag.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: 112 Air India pilots took sick leave days after June 12 tragedy, says Centre
India | Jul 24, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTAir India has confirmed that it received four show-cause notices from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for breaches of safety regulations concerning crew fatigue management and training standards.
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DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India over crew duty, training and operational violations
India | Jul 24, 2025, 03:48 PM ISTThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show-cause notices to Air India regarding violations related to cabin crew duty limits, training standards, and operational procedures. The notices follow voluntary disclosures made by the airline in June.
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Air India Express flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport due to technical issue
India | Jul 24, 2025, 07:34 AM ISTAn Air India Express spokesperson said the crew of one of our flights from Delhi elected to reject takeoff, prioritising safety following a minor technical issue.
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India working with UK over alleged misidentification of Air India crash victims' remains: MEA
India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTIndia’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said it is working closely with UK authorities following allegations of misidentification of remains repatriated after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad.
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Air India Express flight to Doha returns mid-air due to technical glitch
India | Jul 23, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTAirport authorities confirmed that the return was a precautionary move, not an emergency landing, triggered by a technical fault in the aircraft’s cabin air conditioning system.
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What is an Auxiliary Power Unit that caught fire in Air India plane after landing at Delhi Airport?
India | Jul 22, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTAn Auxiliary Power Unit, commonly referred to as APU, is a small turbine engine usually located in the tail section of an aircraft. Unlike the main engines that provide thrust for flight, the APU is designed to provide energy for functions other than propulsion.
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Air India Hong Kong-Delhi flight's auxiliary power unit catches fire upon landing at IGI Airport
India | Jul 22, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe Air India flight AI 315 from Hong Kong to Delhi reported a fire in its auxiliary power unit after landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Air India completes fuel control switch inspections on Boeing fleet, no issues found
India | Jul 22, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTAir India has completed DGCA-mandated inspections of fuel control switches on all Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft, finding no issues.
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Air India plane from Kochi skids off runway while landing in Mumbai, aircraft grounded for checking
India | Jul 21, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe airline said that the aircraft taxied safely to the gate, and all passengers and crew members have since disembarked and the aircraft has been grounded for checks.
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'We want to stand with truth': Aviation Minister in Parliament on Air India crash probe
India | Jul 21, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTAir India plane crash: The aircraft, which was operating the flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into a building soon after takeoff.
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Pilots' body sends legal notice to Reuters, WSJ over coverage on Air India crash, demands apology
India | Jul 19, 2025, 04:17 PM ISTThe Federation of Indian Pilots has issued a legal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their speculative coverage of the Air India crash, accusing the reports of causing unnecessary distress and harming reputations.