Air India: News
Government summons Air India CEO over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has summoned Air India's outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Campbell Wilson, after the airline's Phuket-Delhi flight suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude on August 4.
Air India flight that lost altitude faced multiple technical issues
An Air India A320 aircraft, which suddenly lost altitude while flying from Phuket to Delhi last week, faced multiple technical issues.
Meet Aswin K, new India GM of Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines has appointed Aswin K as its new General Manager for India, effective this month.
Pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight under probe for possible drug use
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has intensified its scrutiny of the Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi.
Air India captain reportedly fails dope test after Phuket-Delhi flight
The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence on August 4, has tested positive for psychoactive substances, according to various media reports.
Air India hikes salaries of pilots by up to 15%
Air India has announced a significant salary hike for its pilots, with an increase ranging from 8% to 15%.
Air India crew suffered spinal injuries during 5-minute turbulence: Minister
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi faced severe mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, injuring 17 people.
Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO
Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD).
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence, 14 injured
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, AI2379, experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday, August 4.
Willie Walsh takes charge as IndiGo CEO
Willie Walsh, the former chief of International Airlines Group (IAG), is taking over as the chief executive officer of IndiGo today.
Air India resumes 10 weekly flights between Toronto, New Delhi
Air India has resumed its 10 weekly flights between Toronto and New Delhi. The resumption comes after a temporary reduction in frequencies due to the US-Iran war.
After IndiGo, Air India joins electric aircraft business
Air India has marked its entry into India's nascent electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aviation sector.
No abnormality found in Air India Dreamliner fuel switch: Govt
The Indian government has said that no defects were found in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft operated by Air India.
Air India, Modi government partner to promote Indian tourism globally
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India.
Tata Sons FY26 profit jumps 22% to ₹31,961cr
Tata Sons has reported a 22% surge in its annual profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Why Air India is modifying its Boeing 787 aircraft
Air India is modifying some of its Boeing 787 aircraft to fix a potential problem with the door assist handles.
Adani, GMR might soon run their own airlines in India
The Indian government is mulling a major policy shift that could allow airport operators to own and run their own airlines, as per Bloomberg.
Why Indian pilots want Gulf flights to be canceled
The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has called for an immediate suspension of flights to the UAE and other high-risk Gulf destinations.
AI-171 crash victims' families demand black box data release
The families of those killed in the Air India AI-171 crash are demanding the release of black box data and cockpit voice recorder transcripts by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
Air India to add 60 aircraft in next 18 months
The Air India Group is set to expand its fleet by adding up to 60 new aircraft in the next 18 months.
Air India crash report to be ready by October: AAIB
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has informed the Supreme Court that a draft report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad will be ready by October 2026.
You can soon fly non-stop from India to New Zealand
Air India and Air New Zealand are in talks to form a joint venture for non-stop flights between the two countries.
Akasa Air suspends Noida-Navi Mumbai flights 2 weeks after launch
Akasa Air has suspended its non-stop flights between Noida International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport, just two weeks after the service was launched.
Chandrasekaran to oversee Air India until new CEO is named
Tata Sons has formed an interim management committee to oversee Air India until a new CEO is appointed.
Major accident averted as 2 flights come face-to-face in Mumbai
A major aviation disaster was narrowly avoided at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Tuesday night.
'Made in India' team to make multi-season series on Tatas
The team behind the successful Amazon MX Player series Made in India: A Titan Story is coming together again for a new multi-season drama titled The Tatas.
17 flights canceled, 217 delayed amid heavy Mumbai rain
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has been severely affected by heavy monsoon rains this week.
Why Air India issued travel advisory for Delhi, Mumbai flights
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai and Delhi.
Air India issues travel advisory for Delhi, Mumbai
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from Mumbai and Delhi.
Air India won't charge you for handling sports equipment anymore
In a major relief for athletes, Air India has announced the waiver of handling charges for sports equipment across all sectors.
Canada admits to Khalistani role in Kanishka bombing after 40yrs
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has, for the first time in over four decades, admitted that Khalistani terrorists were behind the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182.
Why Air India has joined hands with Booking.com
Air India has announced a strategic partnership with Booking.com, one of the world's leading online travel agencies.
Air India CEO race narrows to Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan
Air India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders.
Air India now offers 'Basic' fare on certain domestic flights
Air India has launched a new 'Basic' fare on select domestic routes, aimed at price-conscious travelers.
Pilots' body flags timeline, RAT deployment in AI171 crash report
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has raised concerns over the preliminary report of the Air India Flight AI171 crash.
Air New Zealand might soon offer direct flights to India
Air New Zealand is considering the feasibility of launching direct flights to Indian cities.
Boeing, aviation minister issue statements on Air India crash anniversary
On the first anniversary of the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing and India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu released statements.
Air India 171 crash report likely in 2 months
The final report of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe into the Air India flight AI-171 crash will likely take another two months, sources tracking the investigation told India Today.
Final Air India crash report delayed
The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash, which killed 260 people in June last year, is likely to be delayed beyond its one-year deadline.
3 Air India aircraft at Delhi airport damaged amid rain
Three narrowbody Air India aircraft were damaged at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Saturday.