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”.
DGCA flags 100 violations at Air India base during audit
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged nearly 100 violations and observations against Tata Group-owned Air India following a detailed audit.
Aviation complaints in India surge—match 2024's total in 6 months
The Indian aviation sector is experiencing significant challenges, with passenger complaints and technical aircraft issues on the rise.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner declares 'MAYDAY' after takeoff in Washington
A United Airlines flight, UA108, was forced to return to Washington Dulles Airport shortly after takeoff on July 25.
112 Air India pilots took sick leaves after Ahmedabad crash
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has reported a slight rise in sick leave among Air India pilots after the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12.
India 'working with UK' after Air India crash body mix-ups
The Indian government has said that it is "working closely with the UK side" after families of two Air India crash victims alleged that they received the wrong bodies.
Air India crash victims' families received wrong bodies, report claims
Some families of British victims from the Air India AI-171 crash have been sent the wrong remains, a report by Mirror UK has claimed.
Air India seeks $200M loan to buy Boeing 777 planes
Air India is looking to secure a bank loan of around $200 million through its GIFT City-registered subsidiary, AI Fleet Services IFSC Ltd.
What was cost of parking UK's F-35B in Thiruvananthapuram airport?
A British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which has been stranded in Kerala for over five weeks, has finally left the country.
UK's stranded F-35B fighter jet departs from Thiruvananthapuram airport
The United Kingdom's F-35B fighter jet, which had made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport on June 14, has finally taken off after successful repairs.
Mumbai-bound Air India flight skids off runway while landing
An Air India flight from Kochi to Mumbai overshot the runway while landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday morning.
'Western media…promoting own narrative': Aviation minister on Air India crash
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has urged patience as investigations into the June 12 Air India plane crash continue.
Adani to invest ₹96,000cr in airport business by 2030
The Adani Group is set to invest nearly ₹96,000 crore in its airport business over the next five years.
'Don't speculate on Air India crash', minister asks Western media
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has asked the Western media to refrain from speculation over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
Expert 'mathematically' debunks Air India crash theory
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report on the June 12 Air India crash, which killed 260 people.
Pilots' body issues notice to WSJ, Reuters over crash reports
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has issued a legal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.
US NTSB chair slams media reports on Air India crash
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy has slammed recent media reports on the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash as "premature and speculative."
'Selective...unverified': AAIB slams international media on Air India crash coverage
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has slammed international media for publishing "selective and unverified" reports on the recent Air India crash.
Air India crash probe shifts focus to senior pilot
The investigation into the deadly Air India crash last month is now focusing on the actions of the plane's Captain, Sumeet Sabharwal.
What Air India found in its probe into Boeing 787s
Air India has completed inspections of the fuel control switch locking mechanisms on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
India recorded 65 in-flight engine shutdowns, 11 Maydays since 2020
Since 2020, Indian flights have reported 65 in-flight engine shutdowns, according to data obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Air India crash report raises questions but no answers: Pilots
The International Federation of Air Line Pilots's Associations (IFALPA) has said that the preliminary report into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad last month raises several questions but doesn't provide any answers.
EAFR, RUN vs. CUTOFF—understanding terms used in Air India report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIM) on Saturday released a preliminary report on the Air India flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad.
DGCA directs checking of all Boeing aircraft fuel switch locks
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered airlines operating most Boeing aircraft variants to check the locking mechanism of fuel control switches by July 21.
Air India crash: Pilots oppose media reports on 'suicide' theory
Pilot unions in India have vehemently opposed the theory that pilot error or deliberate action could have caused the crash of Air India flight AI 171.
Etihad orders inspection of fuel switches on Boeing 787s
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has issued a safety directive to its pilots, asking them to be extra careful while operating the fuel control switches on their Boeing 787 aircraft.
'Crash report found no mechanical, maintenance issues': Air India CEO
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has clarified that the preliminary report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) does not mention any mechanical or maintenance issues with the Boeing 787-8 aircraft involved in a fatal crash on June 12.
Fuel switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe: FAA, Boeing
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have both said that the fuel cutoff switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe.
'Want transparency': Pilots seek role in Air India crash probe
The Airline Pilots's Association of India (ALPA-India) is considering legal action to ensure its members are included in the investigation into the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash.
Experts question AAIB report on fatal Air India crash
Aviation experts are questioning the preliminary report of the Air India Flight AI 171 crash, which killed 241 people on board.
Air India says report on fuel switch 'advisory, not mandatory'
A preliminary investigation report has revealed that the fuel control switches of an Air India flight were moved from "run" to "cutoff" just before it crashed.
'Don't jump to conclusions on Air India crash': Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has urged caution in interpreting the preliminary report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on last month's Air India crash.
Air India crash: Pilots' union seeks observer role in investigation
The Air Line Pilots Association of India (ALPA India) has requested to be included as observers in the ongoing investigation into the Air India flight AI-171 crash.
Fuel switches: The core of Air India crash probe explained
The preliminary investigation into the Air India crash has revealed that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's engine fuel control switches were briefly turned off seconds after takeoff.
'Why'd you cut off fuel?'—Inside Air India cockpit before crash
A preliminary report into the crash of an Air India flight on June 12 has revealed that a cut in the fuel supply to the engines was the reason.
Key takeaways from Air India crash probe report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report on the Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12.
Boeing issues statement after Air India crash report released
Boeing has pledged its continued support for the investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on the deadly crash.
Fuel supply cut to engines caused Air India flight crash
A preliminary investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash has revealed that a cut in the fuel supply to the engines was responsible for the disaster.
Did fuel switch error cause Air India crash?
Investigators are looking into whether fuel control switches of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner were moved intentionally or accidentally before the aircraft crashed.
Investigators submit preliminary report on Air India crash to Centre
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted a preliminary report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Tata Sons establishes ₹500cr trust for Air India crash victims
Tata Sons has approved a ₹500-crore public charitable trust to support families affected by the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171.
Domestic air travel in India dips as Q2 kicks off
The onset of July has witnessed a notable dip in domestic flights across India.
British team to examine stranded F-35 in Kerala today
A British team of around 25 to 40 aviation engineers is expected to reach Thiruvananthapuram on July 5, with an initial schedule for Sunday, to examine the F-35 fighter jet of the Royal Navy.
'Appalled by airline's behavior': Lawyer representing Air India crash families
Peter Neenan, an aviation lawyer at UK law firm Stewarts, has slammed Air India for its treatment of families affected by the Flight 171 crash on June 12.
Vijay Rupani explored plane's cockpit months before Air India crash
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, had visited a Boeing cockpit months before the incident.
Air India simulation shows 'flight settings' didn't cause crash—what did?
A simulation of the Air India flight AI 171 crash has ruled out flight conditions as the cause of the accident.
Days after Air India flight crash, another dropped 900ft mid-air
A Delhi-Vienna Air India flight, AI187, dropped nearly 900 feet during its initial climb on June 14.