Air India Suspends Saudi Flights Until October 24
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam until October 24, 2026, due to regional security risks.
Oct 18, 20262 min
Airlines
Air India Board Meets Amid Leadership Transition in Mumbai
Air India's board met in Mumbai to finalize a leadership transition as Tewolde Gebremariam takes over as CEO and MD to lead the airline's turnaround.
Sep 16, 20263 min
Business
FAS Challenges AAIB Over Boeing 787 Safety Data
The Foundation for Aviation Safety is urging the AAIB to issue safety warnings for the Boeing 787 fleet following the fatal Air India 171 crash.
Sep 16, 20263 min
Safety
IndiGo, Air India Battle for Mumbai-Delhi Route Dominance
IndiGo and the Air India group are competing for dominance on the Mumbai-Delhi air route, which saw 13.9 percent capacity growth this September.
Sep 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Tewolde Gebremariam Takes Helm at Air India Amid Safety Push
New Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam pledges a safety-first culture to address losses of ₹26,000 crore and recent operational incidents.
Sep 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Seeks Turnaround Amid Financial and Safety Scrutiny
Air India faces a record 220 billion rupee loss, prompting Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran to prioritize safety and cost-discipline for the carrier.
Sep 8, 20264 min
Business
Air India A320neo Suffers Triple Hydraulic Failure at FL360
Air India flight AI 2379 experienced a rare triple hydraulic system failure at 36,000 feet, causing an altitude upset that injured 24 passengers and crew.
Sep 6, 20264 min
Safety
Air India A320neo Suffers Triple Hydraulic Failure
An AAIB preliminary report says Air India flight AI 2379 suffered simultaneous failure of all three hydraulic systems, causing an altitude upset.
Sep 4, 20263 min
Safety
Boeing Pays $3.1M FAA Fine for Safety Violations
Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the FAA for safety violations linked to the 2024 Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air blowout.
Sep 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
ALPA India Urges Noel Tata to Address Safety, Pilot Attrition
ALPA India warned Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata of rising pilot attrition and safety risks across the Air India Group amid ongoing fleet integration.
Sep 2, 20264 min
Safety
Air India AI-171 Probe Nears Completion, Says Minister
The AAIB expects to finalize its report on the June 2025 Air India AI-171 crash, which resulted in 260 fatalities, by early October.
Sep 2, 20263 min
Safety
Air India De-Rosters Two Pilots After Drug Screening
Air India de-rostered two pilots after preliminary non-negative drug tests, widening scrutiny following an altitude drop that injured 24 people.
Aug 18, 20266 min
Safety
Air India to Retrofit 16 Boeing 787-8s in 2027
Air India will retrofit 16 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in 2027 as part of a wider $400 million widebody modernization program.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Air India 787-8 Sent to Shanghai for Retrofit
Air India sent a legacy Boeing 787-8 to Shanghai for retrofitting, part of an effort to upgrade 26 Dreamliners amidst global MRO slot constraints.
Aug 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India to Induct Over 100 Planes in Two Years
Air India plans to induct over 100 new planes over the next two years to expand its fleet despite facing severe geopolitical and operational headwinds.
Aug 14, 20266 min
Airlines
AI2379 Pilot Fails Drug Test After Altitude Drop
An Air India flight AI2379 pilot tested positive for marijuana following a sudden mid-air altitude drop that injured 24 people.
Aug 13, 20264 min
Safety
Lufthansa Eyes Pune Return as Runway Extension Advances
Lufthansa is evaluating a return to Pune as a planned 800-metre runway extension project gains momentum to accommodate widebody aircraft.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Airlines
AI2379 Drops 300 Feet in Severe Turbulence
An Air India Airbus A320 experienced severe turbulence on flight AI2379, injuring 17 people during a sudden 300-foot altitude drop.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Safety
Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO
Air India appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO to drive its global expansion, supported by Singapore Airlines' 25.1% stake in the carrier.
Aug 5, 20266 min
Airlines
Air India AI2379 Drops 300 Feet, Injuring 17
Air India flight AI2379 experienced a mid-air altitude drop during cruise, resulting in 17 injuries and triggering a regulatory probe.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Safety