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 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 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
American Airlines Restarts PHL-BUD Direct Flights
American Airlines has resumed daily nonstop flights between Philadelphia and Budapest, providing nearly 60,000 seasonal seats through October 2026.
May 23, 20263 min
Airlines
AAIB Denies AI-171 Data Access Pending Final Crash Report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau denied a request for AI-171 black box data, citing safety protocols regarding the 2025 Ahmedabad crash.
May 22, 20264 min
Safety
AI-171 Crash Probe in Final Stage; Report Expected Soon
India's AAIB is finalizing its report on the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260, with findings on the Boeing 787-8's fuel system expected soon.
May 20, 20265 min
Safety
Air India 787-8 Reveals Upgraded Cabin in $400M Retrofit
Air India revealed its first refurbished Boeing 787-8, part of a $400M widebody fleet upgrade introducing new Business and Premium Economy cabins.
May 12, 20265 min
Airlines
Air India Receives First Refurbished Boeing 787-8 After $400M Investment
Air India's first refurbished Boeing 787-8 has arrived in Delhi, a milestone in its $400M plan to upgrade its widebody fleet with new interiors.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Boeing 787 Diverts to Jeddah After In-Flight Technical Issue
An Air India Boeing 787-8 bound for London diverted to Jeddah due to a technical issue, involving an aircraft previously flagged by India's regulator.
Mar 23, 20264 min
Safety