Air India AI171: AAIB Nears Final Report on 260-Fatality Crash
The AAIB expects to release a final report by October 2026 on the Air India Flight 171 crash that caused 260 fatalities in Ahmedabad.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Safety
Air India Crash: AAIB Sets October Deadline for Final Report
The AAIB told the Supreme Court that the draft report on the Ahmedabad crash, which killed 260 people, is expected by October 2026.
Jul 15, 20264 min
Safety
Air India Rolls Out Digital Technical Logbooks for Widebodies
India's DGCA has approved Air India's transition to electronic technical logbooks for its 54-strong widebody Boeing 787 and 777 fleet.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Sets Up Interim Committee Amid CEO Delay
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has formed an interim management committee to lead Air India following a delay in appointing a new CEO.
Jul 9, 20264 min
Business
Air India, Air India Express Near-Miss at Mumbai Airport
An Air India Boeing 777-300ER aborted its take-off at Mumbai airport after an Air India Express aircraft failed to vacate the runway on July 7, 2026.
Jul 8, 20263 min
Safety
Air India Lists 6 A319s for Sale with Skytech-AIC
Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to sell its remaining six Airbus A319 aircraft as part of a broader fleet modernization program.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Business
Air India Deploys New 787-9 on Mumbai to London Route
Air India introduced factory-direct Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the Mumbai to London Heathrow route, debuting a new three-class cabin configuration.
Jul 6, 20263 min
Airlines
Air India Denies 787 Grounding, Cuts Fuel Surcharges
Air India clarified that 11 Boeing 787-8s are undergoing scheduled maintenance, while also reducing international fuel surcharges for passengers.
Jul 4, 20263 min
Airlines
Air India, SIAEC Sign MRO MoU for Indian Aviation Hub
Air India and SIA Engineering Company signed a non-binding MoU to develop a world-class aircraft maintenance ecosystem in India.
Jul 3, 20264 min
Business
Air India Denies Aircraft Delivery Delays Amid Gulf Interest
Air India denies reports of aircraft delivery delays as Gulf carriers like Etihad reportedly seek to secure the airline's near-term delivery slots.
Jul 3, 20264 min
Business
India Pivots from Aviation Buyer to Global Manufacturer
India aims to transform its aerospace sector through the Make in India initiative, targeting domestic manufacturing alongside massive fleet renewals.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Business
Air India Launches Easy Connect to Boost Hub Connectivity
Air India has launched its Easy Connect service, enabling seamless international transit from regional airports via a new hub-and-spoke model.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Weighs Restoring International Flight Network
Air India is considering restoring international routes as Middle East airspace restrictions ease following a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Airlines
DGCA Inspects Boeing Facility Over 787 Fuel Switch Defects
The DGCA inspected a Boeing facility to review 787 fuel control switch mechanisms following a reported anomaly on Air India flight AI132.
Jun 27, 20263 min
Safety
Air India Hub and Spoke Model Expands to 6 More Cities
Air India launched its Easy Connect service in Varanasi, with plans to expand the Hub and Spoke model to six more Indian cities within six weeks.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Launches Hub-and-Spoke Service in Varanasi
India's Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Air India Easy Connect service, simplifying international transit from Varanasi.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India, IndiGo Aircraft in Ahmedabad Taxiway Near-Miss
An Air India Airbus A320 and an IndiGo flight came within 200 metres of each other at Ahmedabad Airport following a taxiway navigation error.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Safety
Air India AI 479 Enters Pakistan Airspace During Go-Around
Air India flight AI 479 briefly entered Pakistani airspace during an Amritsar go-around, violating an active ban that remains in effect until July 24,...
Jun 24, 20263 min
Safety
Air India Leadership Transition: N Chandrasekaran Steps In
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is conducting weekly reviews at Air India to ensure stability following the resignation of CEO Campbell Wilson.
Jun 24, 20263 min
Business
GE Completes Engine Analysis for AI-171 Crash Investigation
GE Aerospace has submitted engine analysis for the Air India Flight 171 crash, with the AAIB final report expected within two months.
Jun 24, 20263 min
Safety