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United Arab Emirates takes a bold step by scrapping all provisional airspace bans, normalizing aviation across its skies. This will allow Indian and UAE airlines to increase flight frequencies to...
Air India is ramping up international connectivity with 36 additional flights to Europe and North America, addressing a demand explosion fueled by Middle East tensions. From March 19 to 28, Delhi and...
The ripples of Middle East unrest are hitting Indian skies hard, with Air India leading the charge for DGCA interventions in FDTL regulations. As flights take circuitous routes to evade conflict...
Air India has swiftly responded to Middle East flare-ups by scheduling 78 extra flights on nine routes, effective March 10-18, 2026. The carrier's Sunday disclosure prioritizes passenger choice amid...
Pre-flight caution saved the day for Air India as a Boeing 787-8 was benched after pilots reported a fuel control switch irregularity. The London-Bengaluru service, AI 132, was scrubbed before...
Sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar has provided an update on her beloved sitar, which was severely damaged during a recent Air India flight. Initially expressing profound distress and frustration on...
A new chapter in welfare support for military families has opened with a strategic partnership between the Indian Army and Air India. The agreement promises direct employment for 60 individuals from...
In a pivotal move for Northeast aviation, Air India and Air India Express will consolidate all Guwahati flights at the newly minted Terminal 2 of Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport from March...
Defying Middle East mayhem involving America, Israel, and Iran, Air India group's Saturday slate boasts 80 flights to West Asia. Air India and Air India Express combine scheduled reliability with...
India's skies are quieter than usual as the Civil Aviation Ministry tracks Middle East unrest with unwavering focus. Cancellations have hit 1,609—1,221 from Indian airlines, 388 from...
A major technical fault in a third-party check-in system led to widespread flight delays for Air India and other carriers on Tuesday. The disruption, which began late in the day, impacted airport...
A remarkable case of administrative oversight has come to light as Air India has finally located a Boeing 737-200 that had been effectively 'lost' for 13 years. This aging aircraft, a veteran of 43...
A global safety bulletin from Airbus regarding its A320 family aircraft has put Indian airlines on high alert, with significant flight delays anticipated. The manufacturer has identified a potential...
Over 200 flights operated by major Indian carriers are facing disruptions due to a critical defect in the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. The problem stems from intense sun glare that can compromise...
A significant security incident unfolded on Thursday when Air India flight AI188, traveling from Toronto to Delhi, received an anonymous bomb threat. The aircraft landed without incident at Delhi's...
A cunning scheme to smuggle gold worth around Rs 20 lakh was thwarted at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. An Air India passenger, who had just arrived from Dubai, was apprehended by...
The festive spirit of Diwali was dampened for over 250 passengers when Air India flight AI138, bound for New Delhi from Milan, was cancelled on Friday. This sudden cancellation stranded 256...
A significant disruption occurred on October 17th when Air India's scheduled flight AI138, en route from Milan to New Delhi, was cancelled due to an ongoing technical problem with its Boeing 787-8...
The Supreme Court is currently addressing concerns about the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash that occurred in June 2025. Specifically, the court expressed its disapproval...
The Indian government is working to bring home stranded Indians in Nepal by coordinating with Air India and IndiGo to deploy more flights to Kathmandu. This initiative comes after the airport...
Air India continues to grapple with persistent technical problems, causing disruptions and distress for its passengers. The latest incident involved a flight from Delhi to Singapore, where over 200...
Air India is offering a special promotional fare for flights from India to various European destinations. This exclusive, time-limited offer enables passengers to travel to any European location...
Flight AI2913, scheduled to fly from Delhi to Indore on August 31st, encountered a significant issue shortly after departure. The cockpit crew received a fire indication alert for the right engine,...
A series of recent incidents involving aircraft malfunctions across India has caused disruptions for travelers. The latest case occurred with Air India flight AI 504, bound from Kochi to Delhi. The...
A significant aviation incident occurred at Kochi Airport when an Air India flight bound for Delhi skidded off the runway during takeoff. The event unfolded shortly after boarding Flight 504 on...
A flight operated by Air India, part of the Tata Group, was canceled on August 16th, impacting travelers scheduled to fly from Milan to Delhi. The cancellation was triggered by the discovery of a...
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken action against Air India, issuing a notice to the airline's CEO. The warning concerns breaches of pilot duty regulations. The DGCA has...
Air India has received a warning from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding violations of flight time regulations. The DGCA's action follows the discovery of two Bangalore-London...
Air India will be terminating its Delhi to Washington D.C. flight service effective September 1, 2025. This operational change is attributed to two main reasons. The first is the ongoing upgrade of...
A recent Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, carrying prominent figures including MP K.C. Venugopal, was diverted to Chennai due to technical difficulties. The flight experienced...
A Delhi-bound Air India flight carrying KC Venugopal, along with other Members of Parliament and numerous passengers, was diverted to Chennai due to a technical issue and adverse weather. The flight,...
A scheduled Air India flight, originating from Thiruvananthapuram and bound for Delhi, was forced to make an emergency landing in Chennai on Sunday due to a reported technical problem. Flight AI2455,...
Air India has made a significant decision to raise the retirement age for its pilots to 65 years and for other staff members to 60 years. This change marks an increase from the current retirement age...
Air India is working towards resuming all its international flights, with a target completion date set for October. This decision follows an incident in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on June 12th, which...
Passengers aboard Air India flight AI2017, scheduled to fly from Delhi to London on Thursday, faced an unscheduled delay. The aircraft aborted its takeoff due to a suspected technical issue,...
Following the Air India Flight 171 tragedy, families in the UK are alleging significant errors in the handling of the deceased, with incorrect mortal remains being sent to them. According to reports,...
A technical fault forced an Air India flight from Kozhikode to return to the airport shortly after its departure. Air India promptly provided a replacement aircraft, ensuring passengers were taken...
A fire was reported on an Air India flight that had just landed at Delhi Airport, originating from Hong Kong. The incident occurred on Tuesday. The airline stated that all individuals on board,...
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has strongly criticized the initial findings and public handling of the investigation into the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. The FIP is...
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has raised objections to the preliminary report and public commentary surrounding the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. The FIP is specifically concerned about the...
Air India is gradually bringing back its international flight schedule after a "Safety Pause" was put in place after the unfortunate crash of flight AI171 on June 12. This pause led to the temporary...
Captain Prashant Dhalla, a former DGCA Flight Operations Inspector, has weighed in on the Air India flight 171 crash, suggesting that the focus should not immediately be on pilot error. Reviewing the...
Captain Prashant Dhalla, a former DGCA Flight Operations Inspector, has raised concerns about the premature attribution of blame in the Air India flight 171 crash. He emphasized the significance of...
The preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) concerning the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has prompted Yashpal Singh Vansadia, who lost his parents in the...
A preliminary report by India's AAIB has shed light on the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in 260 fatalities. The report...
A Bengaluru to Delhi Air India flight was delayed due to a pilot's sudden illness. The pilot was taken to a hospital, and another pilot was arranged to operate the flight. Air India issued a...
In response to recent reports, Air India has refuted claims of compelling the families of AI-171 crash victims to disclose financial dependency for compensation purposes. The airline has firmly...
Air India experienced another operational setback when a Delhi to Washington D.C. flight was delayed in Vienna due to a technical problem. The issue emerged during a post-refueling inspection. The...
The tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, which resulted in 242 fatalities, is now under scrutiny with a focus on potential dual engine failure. A test flight recreation, conducted as...
New developments indicate that families impacted by the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash are set to initiate legal proceedings against Boeing and Air India. A joint legal team, including Keystone Law...
A serious in-flight event involving an Air India flight from Delhi to Vienna (AI-187) is under investigation after the aircraft lost about 900 feet of altitude soon after departure on June 14. The...
In the wake of the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, which tragically claimed the lives of more than 240 people, a Parliamentary Standing Committee has launched a comprehensive inquiry. The committee...
An Air India flight en route to Mumbai from London was marred by a mid-air medical incident. Five passengers and two crew members reported symptoms of dizziness and nausea. The flight landed safely...
A bomb threat triggered the diversion of an Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi, with the aircraft landing in Riyadh for security protocols. The incident was reported by an airline spokesperson...
India's air passenger numbers have dropped in June, reversing a brief recovery period. Data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation reveals a decline in air travel following the tragic Air India...
Air India has cancelled a series of flights, impacting both international and domestic travel, due to essential maintenance and operational demands. A total of eight flights have been grounded. This...
An Ayurvedic doctor, aged 36, was arrested on Tuesday for causing a disturbance on an Air India flight from Bengaluru to Surat. The woman reportedly threatened to crash the plane when cabin crew...
Following the devastating Air India plane crash, DNA analysis has successfully matched samples to identify 87 individuals out of the total victims. According to Dr. Rajnish Patel, the Additional...
A Delhi-bound Air India flight, identified as AI 315, was forced to return to Hong Kong after the pilot reported a technical issue during the flight on Monday. The aircraft was a Boeing 787-8...
The DGCA held discussions with top executives from Air India and Air India Express, focusing on operational resilience and adherence to safety and passenger service regulations. The two airlines...
A technical snag has forced the cancellation of Air India flight AI159, which was set to fly from Ahmedabad to London. Details surrounding the nature of the technical issue are yet to be released....
A devastating plane crash involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 fleet occurred on June 12, 2025, while en route from Ahmedabad to London, claiming 274 lives after hitting a medical college hostel....
Following the tragic Air India plane crash, DNA analysis has identified 125 victims. Gujarat's Home Minister, Harsh Sanghavi, confirmed that the mortal remains of 83 victims have been handed over to...
In a recent update, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi reported significant progress in identifying victims of the Air India plane crash. DNA samples from 125 victims have been matched, and 83...
In the wake of the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the government has launched immediate rescue and relief efforts. The Chief Minister's office reported a swift government response led by Chief...
Following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government has announced a day of state mourning in honor of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The funeral service for Rupani...
In the aftermath of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government has declared a day of state mourning in honor of former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The state flag will be lowered...
In the wake of the devastating crash of flight AI171, Air India is purportedly retiring the flight numbers AI171 and AI172 on its Ahmedabad-London Gatwick route. Starting June 17, 2025, these flights...
The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI 171) crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, claiming the lives of nearly all aboard. The plane was carrying passengers from various countries, including India,...
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday slammed Tata Group-owned Air India after being assigned a faulty seat on a flight from Bhopal to Delhi. Chouhan stated that upon...
Earlier this year, Air India rebranded itself with a new red-aubergine-gold look and a new logo 'The Vista'. New Delhi: Tata Group-owned airline Air India has shared the first look of its new A350...
Authorities are investigating a complaint from a passenger who claims money was stolen from their luggage during a recent Air India flight. The incident occurred on a flight from Patna to Delhi. The...
Jet fuel prices are soaring due to Middle East conflicts, forcing Air India to suspend several international services from Delhi for three months starting June. Affected routes span Chicago, Newark,...
Escalating Middle East tensions are jacking up flight costs across India. Akasa Air revealed Saturday a new fuel surcharge effective March 15, 2025, for all new bookings amid ATF price surges. Posted...
As drone swarms and missiles light up West Asian skies, India's aviation bosses are charting a cautious path forward. The ministry's latest: Indian airlines prepping 50 flights for March 9, following...
As West Asia grapples with Iran-related unrest, Indian aviation authorities are orchestrating 50 inbound flights for Monday from key regional gateways. Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air are among...
A technical malfunction occurred on an Air India Dreamliner during a flight from Amritsar to Birmingham. The aircraft's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) unexpectedly deployed near the end of the flight. This...
Starting September 1st, Air India will temporarily cease its non-stop flights connecting Delhi and Washington DC. This operational adjustment is due to fleet limitations, primarily caused by the...
The Indian government is currently engaged in discussions with UK authorities to resolve issues related to the identification of victims from the recent Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad, as...
Following the tragic Air India plane crash, the black box has been recovered but is severely damaged, necessitating its transfer to the United States for data retrieval. Indian experts are unable to...
The Indian diaspora in London came together to honor the lives lost in the Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad. A gathering took place outside the Indian High Commission, where floral...
A Delhi-Ranchi bound Air India flight was compelled to return to Delhi on Monday due to a reported technical snag. The flight, identified as AI 9695, had taken off from Delhi at 4:25 PM and was...