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”.
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.
Indian aviation sector set to incur ₹18,000cr loss: Here's why
The Indian aviation industry is projected to suffer a net loss of ₹17,000-18,000 crore in the current fiscal year.
Air India Express to get first line-fit Boeing 737-8 MAX
Air India Express is set to welcome its first line-fit Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in Delhi on December 29.
Operation Sindoor to Air India crash: High-profile incidents of 2025
The year 2025 was eventful for India with several high-profile incidents making headlines.
3 new airlines to take off in India post-IndiGo crisis
India's civil aviation sector is set to witness the entry of three new airlines, namely Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress.
Air India's 1st Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner nears delivery
Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte has announced that the aerospace giant will soon deliver Air India's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Air India is ending some non-stop San Francisco flights
Air India has announced the end of its non-stop flights to San Francisco from Bengaluru and Mumbai, starting March 1.
Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight returns after engine oil pressure drops
An Air India flight from Delhi to Mumbai had to return shortly after take-off due to a technical snag.
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, over 129 flights canceled
Extreme fog has disrupted air, rail, and road transport across northern India, particularly in Delhi.
Why IndiGo pilots are seeking contempt action against DGCA
The Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) and Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) have filed a plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking contempt proceedings against Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Fog delays 200 flights as Delhi's AQI stays 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality has improved a notch to "very poor" on Tuesday after three consecutive days of severe pollution.
61 flights canceled, 400 delayed amid dense fog in Delhi
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been severely affected by dense fog, resulting in the cancellation of 61 flights and the diversion of five others.
Airlines warn of delays as Delhi fog hampers flights
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been hit by dense fog, disrupting flight operations on Monday morning.
Delhi airport, airlines issue travel advisories amid severe smog
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued a travel advisory for passengers on Monday morning.
Delhi fog: AQI breaches 500, flight operations disrupted
Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of fog on Monday, severely impacting visibility and traffic across the city.
Air India to add 275 flights amid IndiGo's capacity cut
In a bid to address the 10% capacity reduction imposed on IndiGo by the aviation ministry, Air India has offered to operate up to 275 additional flights this month.
IndiGo hires veteran aviation expert to investigate flight disruptions
IndiGo has hired Chief Aviation Advisors LLC to investigate the recent operational disruption that led to mass flight cancellations.
IndiGo ordered to reduce flights by 5%
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo to reduce its flights by 5%.
Air India crash: Indian, US investigators to meet in Washington
Indian investigators are set to meet their US counterparts next week as part of the ongoing probe into the June crash of an Air India flight.
Air India caps airfares, waives cancellation fees amid travel disruptions
In light of the recent travel disruptions across India, Air India and Air India Express have announced a series of proactive measures.
How India's aviation turmoil is driving ticket prices up
The Indian aviation sector is currently in a state of turmoil, with market leader IndiGo struggling to adapt to new crew rostering rules introduced by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Why Air India, AI Express have capped economy class fares
In light of the ongoing operational disruptions caused by IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express have announced a cap on economy class fares.
Delhi airport warns of flight disruptions after another tech snag
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has issued a notice to passengers of domestic local flights, warning them of possible delays and last-minute schedule changes.
Air India A320 flew month without airworthiness certificate, staff suspended
An Air India A320 aircraft operated several flights in November without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory safety document.
IndiGo passengers at several airports report significant delays
IndiGo passengers were hit by major flight delays across several airports on Tuesday.
Cyclone 'Ditwah': North TN, Puducherry on red alert; landfall unlikely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts as Cyclone "Ditwah" approaches.
Tata Sons may pump more money into Air India
Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, may consider investing more money into its airline subsidiary, Air India.
Airbus recalls 6,000 A320s worldwide, possible delays for Indian flyers
Airbus has issued a global safety directive, recalling 6,000 A320-family aircraft for urgent checks.
Ethiopian volcano subsides, leaving disruptions and canceled flights across region
The long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia subsided on Tuesday evening, after a weekend eruption that caused widespread destruction in nearby villages.
Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches India; Air India cancels multiple flights
The eruption of Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has caused flight disruptions in India, with ash clouds spreading toward western and northern regions.
Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches Delhi; urgent advisory for flights issued
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years on Sunday, sending ash clouds up to 14km into the atmosphere.
How Air India is making your travel to Canada easier
Tata-owned Air India has announced the revival of its codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Air Canada.
Air India to resume Delhi-Shanghai flights after 6 years
Air India has announced the resumption of its non-stop service between Delhi and Shanghai from February 1, 2026.
Shanghai-Delhi flight takes off after 5 years with 95% occupancy
Direct commercial flights between India and China have resumed after a five-year hiatus.
Mumbai-London Air India flight delayed by 7 hours; passengers stranded
Air India flight AI129, which was scheduled to depart from Mumbai for London at 6:30am on Saturday, has been delayed by nearly seven hours due to technical issues.
Mumbai airport's old terminal 1A to be demolished
Terminal 1A of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will soon be demolished.
Delhi airport tech snag traced to malware, 100+ flights delayed
A major technical glitch at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has resulted in the delay of over 100 flights.
'Cannot blame Air India pilot for crash': SC notifies Centre
The Supreme Court has observed that no blame could be placed on the pilot of an Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad in June, killing 260 people.
Britisher flees after evading immigration at Delhi airport; currently untraceable
In a major security lapse, a British national managed to escape from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in New Delhi after fleeing the immigration area on October 28, News18 reported.
Air India flight diverted to Bhopal due to technical snag
An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru was diverted to Bhopal on Monday night due to a suspected technical issue, the airline said.
San Francisco-Delhi Air India flight makes precautionary landing in Mongolia
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Sunday. The airline said the decision was taken after the crew suspected a technical issue midair.
'Luckiest man alive, but....': Air India crash sole survivor
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the tragic Air India crash that killed 241 people on board, has described his escape to the BBC as a "miracle."
Air India shall offer direct flights to China soon
Air India, the flagship carrier of Tata Group, has received regulatory approval to operate direct flights from India to China.
Air India seeks $1B bailout from owners after deadly crash
Air India is seeking a financial lifeline of at least ₹100 billion ($1.14 billion) from its owners, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, according to Bloomberg News.
IGI airport's revamped Terminal 2 to reopen for operations tomorrow
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday inaugurated the newly renovated Terminal 2 (T2) of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi.
Why pilots are worried about Air India's latest scheme
Air India is planning to introduce a controversial voluntary "flexi contract model."
Alaska Airlines grounds flights after major IT outage
Alaska Airlines has announced a temporary suspension of its flights due to an information technology (IT) outage.