Air India

Air India Elevates Delhi-London Route with New Airbus A350-900

Air India, owned by the Tata Group, has made a significant stride in Indian aviation by introducing the new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Delhi-London Heathrow route. This twice-daily service is the first deployment of the 'new Air India' experience on long-haul flights, representing a significant milestone in the airline's transformation program.

Sep 2, 2024

India is now world's 3rd largest domestic aviation market, next to US, China

India has now become the world's third-largest domestic aviation market after the U.S. and China, as airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have expanded their fleet size to cater to the surge in air passengers, according to data compiled by aviation analytics firm OAG.

Jun 28, 2024

DGCA slaps show cause notice on Air India for flight delays, passenger discomfort

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday issued a show cause notice to Air India after its two flights were delayed and passengers were put to discomfort due to insufficient cooling in the aircraft.

May 31, 2024

Scare at Kolkata airport as collision between IndiGo, Air India Express aircraft narrowly averted

An IndiGo aircraft narrowly avoided a collision with an Air India Express aircraft at the runway of Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport airport on Wednesday, sending shivers down the spines of 169 passengers aboard the latter plane.

Mar 27, 2024

Tata Group to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka

Tata Group companies Air India and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) are planning to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka in projects that are expected to create employment for 1,650 people, the state government announced on Monday.

Feb 19, 2024

Air India engineer falls to his death while servicing aircraft at IGI Airport

An Air India engineer died after he slipped and fell from stairs while carrying out servicing of an aircraft at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport's Terminal-3, police said on Tuesday.

Nov 7, 2023

Air India Express to induct 50 new Boeing 737 MAX planes in next 15 months [details]

Air India Express is going to induct 50 new Boeing 737 MAX planes in the next 15 months. AIX Connect Managing Director Aloke Singh said this in his weekly message to the staff.

Oct 13, 2023

Malayalam actress Divya Prabha's flight ordeal reiterates calls for passenger safety

Despite her complaints to the air hostess, the only response she received was a seat change, just before the flight took off. Divya Prabha's harrowing flight experience highlights the urgency of better passenger safety measures.

Oct 12, 2023

Air India suspends Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel

Air India has suspended its to and from Delhi-Tel Aviv till October 14, in response to the ongoing Hamas offensive that erupted on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and leaving several people injured.

Oct 8, 2023

"I was screaming from pain": Air India passenger alleges second degree burn from hot water due to flight attendant's negligence [details]

The victim also alleges that her shock was compounded when initially the crew members ran away from the situation.

Sep 28, 2023

Air India adds its designator code to over 100 flights a day operated by AI Express

Air India will add its 'AI' designator code to over 100 flights a day operated by Air India Express on 21 routes while more routes under the codeshare agreement will be added progressively, an airline official said on Monday.

Sep 25, 2023

Air India gets new logo; Maharaja will "live on": New website, app launched [details]

Air India's new logo's composition and significance underscore the importance of colors, patterns, and shapes, as well as their collective representation. However, the true testament of its worth lies in the actions that follow.

Aug 10, 2023

Air India pilot abruptly grounds flight in Jaipur, says 'duty hour over'

The Air India pilot of an international flight from London to Delhi stopped in Jaipur and refused to take the flight further saying that his duty time was over.

Jun 26, 2023

DGCA initiates probe as pilot permitted female friend to enter cockpit in Air India flight

A DGCA official claimed that the act of the pilot was not only a breach of security but also a violation of safety norms that should not be compromised.

Apr 21, 2023

Air India-Vistara merger: Tatas, Singapore Airlines seek CCI's approval [details]

Tata Group and Singapore Airlines have assured in their application to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) that there will be no change in the competitive landscape.

Apr 19, 2023

Air India flight to London returns to Delhi after unruly passenger 'harms' 2 cabin crew members [details]

An Air India flight to London returned to Delhi on Monday due to the "serious unruly behaviour" of a passenger onboard.

Apr 10, 2023

Mid-air collision between Air India, Nepal Airlines aircraft averted, 2 suspended

A major accident was averted on Friday when an Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to colliding with each other over Kathmandu, reports said on Sunday.

Mar 26, 2023

US-NRI booked for smoking, rowdiness on AI London-Mumbai flight [details]

An unruly passenger flying on an Air India London-Mumbai flight was tied up on his seat for allegedly smoking in the aircraft toilet, misbehaving with passengers, attempting to yank open the door mid-air, and finally landed in the arms of the Mumbai Police, officials said here on Sunday.

Mar 12, 2023

After AI, pee-gate hits American Airlines; drunk Indian student banned for urinating on passenger [details]

American Airlines has banned the Indian passenger, who had allegedly urinated on a fellow passenger while being drunk on a New York-New Delhi flight.

Mar 5, 2023

Air India's robust expansion in 2023; to add over 4200 cabin crew, 900 pilots [details]

Air India has planned to hire over 4200 cabin crew trainees and 900 pilots in 2023 as the airline adds new aircraft and rapidly expands its domestic and international operations.

Feb 24, 2023