Air India: News
Air India Air Transport Services Limited was founded by J. R. D. Tata as Tata Airlines on 15th October 1932. Owned by the Government of India, it is the national airline company of India. With a fleet size of 115 planes, it serves around 90 domestic and international destinations and goes with the slogan “Air India... Truly Indian”.
Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh resigns after 5 years
Aloke Singh, the CEO of Air India Express, is stepping down from his position. His five-year-long tenure will officially end on March 19.
Middle East conflict: Thousands of Indians stranded, evacuation awaited
The Middle East is currently embroiled in conflict following the strikes on Iran conducted by the United States and Israel.
350 Indian flights canceled due to Middle East crisis
A total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers were canceled today, due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
Israel-Iran conflict: Air India cancels 50 international flights
Air India has canceled 50 international flights due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
India urges restraint, prioritization of civilian safety in Iran-Gulf crisis
India has expressed grave concern over the fast-changing situation in West Asia, especially in Iran and the Gulf region.
Iran-Israel war: Air India, IndiGo among carriers suspending flights
Air travel has been severely disrupted on February 28 after Israel's strikes on Iran.
Japan visa applications in India to require prior appointments
Starting March 2, 2026, applicants submitting Japan visa applications at select VFS Global centers in India will be required to book an appointment in advance.
Why Tata Sons has delayed N Chandrasekaran's reappointment
Tata Sons executive chairman N Chandrasekaran has sought a deferment of the discussion on his third-term reappointment.
Navitaire outage briefly hits airline ops in India, Europe
Airlines in India and parts of Europe faced brief operational disruptions on Thursday due to a temporary outage of Navitaire. The system is widely used by airlines for reservations and departure control.
Air India, Lufthansa ink pact to boost India-Europe flights
Air India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lufthansa Group, to enhance connectivity between India and Europe.
Probe into Air India crash not yet completed: Union Minister
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has dismissed a foreign media report claiming that the investigation into last year's Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has been completed.
Why airlines are opposing DGCA's cabin crew fatigue rules
India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have requested the government to reconsider its proposed fatigue management norms for cabin crew.
IndiGo, Air India urge government to relax crew fatigue rules
India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have urged the government to reconsider proposed fatigue management rules for cabin crew.
Air India crash 'intentional act,' not technical defect: Report
Investigators probing the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad have reportedly concluded that the incident was an "intentional act" and not a technical defect.
IndiGo's December disruptions left over 16L passengers stranded: DGCA report
IndiGo's flight operations were severely disrupted in December 2025, leaving 16.2 lakh domestic passengers stranded at airports across India.
Half of audited aircraft show recurring defects, Air India tops
Government data has revealed that 50% of the aircraft audited across Indian airlines have recurring defects.
Tata-owned Air India Express eyes first operating profit since privatization
Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Air India, is on track to post its first operating profit in the second half of this fiscal year.
Air India clears Boeing-787 fleet after fuel control switch checks
Air India has completed the inspection of fuel control switches on all its Boeing 787 aircraft.
DGCA dismisses claims, finds Boeing's AI132 fuel switches 'satisfactory'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed viral claims about a defect in the fuel cut-off switch on Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
Air India inspects Boeing 787's fuel switches after mid-air scare
Air India has started inspecting the fuel control switches on its entire fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Air India orders fleet-wide re-inspection of Boeing 787s after incident
Air India has ordered a precautionary fleet-wide reinspection of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) latch on its Boeing 787 aircraft.
Air India grounds Dreamliner after fuel switch slips to 'cutoff'
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner was grounded after its left fuel control switch failed to remain in the "run" position during engine startup.
Air India resumes Shanghai-Delhi flights after nearly 6 years
Air India has resumed its direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi, after a gap of nearly six years.
India's top airlines to add 240 planes in 2 years
India's leading airlines, IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, are set to expand their fleets by a whopping 240 aircraft over the next two years.
Air India receives first bespoke Boeing 787-9 with new-generation cabins
Air India has taken delivery of its first custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a major milestone in the airline's fleet transformation program.
IndiGo flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku canceled till January 28
In light of the current situation, IndiGo has announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), and also Baku (Azerbaijan) till January 28.
Air India expects $1.6B loss after deadly Ahmedabad crash
Air India, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is expected to report a record annual loss of at least ₹150 billion ($1.6 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 31.
Air India crash plane had history of safety defects: Campaigners
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in India last year had a history of technical failures, including a fire incident, according to aviation safety campaigners in the United States.
Air India, Singapore Airlines strengthen ties with new framework deal
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement to strengthen their long-standing partnership.
Video: Air India flight engine sucks in baggage container
An Air India Airbus A350, operating as Flight AI101 from Delhi to New York, suffered a double setback on Thursday.
AI-171 probe: AAIB faces backlash for summoning deceased pilot's relative
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has issued a legal notice to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) after it summoned Captain Varun Anand in connection with the Air India flight AI-171 crash investigation.
Delhi-bound IndiGo flight escapes Iran minutes before airspace closed
An IndiGo flight from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Delhi narrowly escaped the sudden closure of Iranian airspace on Thursday.
Delhi shivers at 2.9°C, coldest January morning in 3 years
Delhi experienced its coldest January morning in three years on Thursday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 2.9 degrees Celsius.
US, UK withdraw personnel from Qatar amid Iran tensions
The United States and the United Kingdom are withdrawing some of their military personnel from the Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar, the largest American military facility in the Middle East that houses around 10,000 troops.
Air India, IndiGo flights impacted as protest-hit Iran shuts airspace
Several Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, said they have been forced to reroute or cancel international flights due to Iran's sudden closure of its airspace.
Indigo, Air India issue travel advisory as Iran closes airspace
Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, have issued travel advisories after Iran announced a closure of its airspace.
Republic Day: Delhi airport closure to affect thousands
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi will have airspace closed for six days starting January 21 due to Republic Day security arrangements for 2 hours and 25 minutes each day.
Akasa Air joins international airlines' association, boosting India's aviation presence
Akasa Air, India's youngest airline founded in 2020, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Air India adds first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in years
Air India, the Tata Group-owned airline, has added a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet.
Why Modi government is asking airlines to share fare data
The Indian government has requested major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa, to provide data on average fares charged.
Why Air India CEO Campbell Wilson may be replaced soon
Tata Sons is reportedly considering a leadership change at Air India, with Campbell Wilson's position under review.
Air India pilot detained in Vancouver after smelling of liquor
An Air India pilot was detained at Vancouver International Airport on December 23, 2025, for allegedly smelling of alcohol.
Air India signs new codeshare deal to boost Baltic travel
Air India has announced a new codeshare agreement with Latvia's national airline, airBaltic.