Air India

Senior Bureaucrat Vir Vikram Yadav Appointed New Aviation Body Chief

The Indian Aviation Paradox: Why Airlines Keep Failing in One of the World's Fastest-Growing Aviation Markets

Despite becoming the world's third-largest domestic aviation market, India continues to witness a cycle of airline failures, restructurings and financial distress. The problem is not a lack of demand but the economics of the industry itself.

2 days ago

Mumbai flights diverted, Expressway hit by landslide; Badrinath Highway blocked, schools shut in Uttarakhand; Delhi on yellow alert

Relentless monsoon rains continued to batter Maharashtra on Monday, bringing normal life to a standstill across Mumbai. IMD issuing a red alert for Mumbai, Thane and surrounding regions, educational institutions remained shut, transport services were severely disrupted, flight operations were affected

18 days ago

Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly infringes Pakistani airspace, probe ordered

Air India Denies 11 Dreamliners Grounded, Cuts Fuel Fee on Selected Routes

Air India has rejected reports claiming that 11 of its 26 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners are grounded, calling the information "factually inaccurate." The airline clarified that several aircraft are undergoing scheduled maintenance, cabin retrofits or routine operational checks, which should not be classified as grounded.

20 days ago

Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly infringes Pakistani airspace, probe ordered

An Air India flight (AI479) from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace while performing a go-around manoeuvre during landing at Amritsar airport on June 22. Air India said the incident was marginal, has been reported to regulatory authorities, and is being investigated internally.

29 days ago

Three Air India aircraft damaged by loose ground equipment during Delhi storm; probe launched

An investigation has been launched after three Air India aircraft were damaged at Delhi's IGI Airport when strong winds and rain displaced ground equipment, highlighting the risks sudden storms pose to airport operations.

Jun 8, 2026

K'taka on high alert after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

DGCA issues Ebola precaution SOP for airlines linked to Congo, Uganda

DGCA issued SOP for airlines connected to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda amid concerns over Ebola cases in Africa. The SOP applies to carriers including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines

May 25, 2026

Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes amid geopolitical tensions

Air India flight lands amid 'full emergency' at Delhi airport; DGCA begins probe into Air India tail-strike incident at Bengaluru Airport

Delhi-Bengaluru flight suffered a tail-strike while landing at Kempegowda International Airport. All passengers and crew members were reported safe, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched a probe into the tail-strike incident.

May 21, 2026

Air India tightens compliance drive amid mounting losses, over 1,000 staff terminated in 3 yrs

The Air India Group is projected to have posted losses exceeding Rs 22,000 crore in FY26, prompting measures such as withholding salary increments, reducing discretionary spending and cutting non-essential costs.

May 10, 2026

Air India to cut nearly 100 flights till July amid fuel surge, airspace curbs

Air India will trim almost 100 domestic and international flights till July as it grapples with heavy losses caused by rising jet fuel prices, airspace restrictions, and expensive overseas routes. CEO Campbell Wilson informed employees that the airline had already cut operations in April and May.

May 2, 2026

Air India's Turnaround: High Ambition, Higher Losses

Air India's losses have widened significantly after its 2022 takeover by Tata Group, despite strong demand in India's growing aviation market.

Apr 29, 2026

Middle East tensions: IndiGo, Air India to operate flights, issue travel advisory

Air India, IndiGo plan to resume Qatar flights as Gulf airspace situation improves; IndiGo shares face pressure

UBS downgraded IndiGo's stock to "neutral" and cut its target price to Rs 4,940 due to rising macroeconomic pressures and higher fuel costs. Despite short-term volatility, IndiGo remains relatively strong compared to global peers, supported by domestic fuel price controls.

Apr 28, 2026

Air India seeks fresh funding from Tata Group, Singapore Airlines: Report

Air India has reported a larger-than-expected loss of over ₹22,000 crore for FY26, driven by operational disruptions and geopolitical challenges.

Apr 15, 2026

Iran war: Domestic carriers cancel multiple flights to Gulf region on Sunday

Domestic carriers Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo cancelled multiple flights to the Gulf region, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to UAE airport restrictions amid rising regional tensions. Air India and Air India Express curtailed most of their Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights

Mar 15, 2026

Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

Indian airlines are adjusting operations and fares. Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge of up to Rs 1,300 from March 15, joining IndiGo and the Air India group in passing on higher aviation fuel costs. IndiGo plans to operate 252 weekly flights to and from the Middle East between March 16 and 28

Mar 15, 2026

Domestic airlines to operate additional non-scheduled flights from Gulf region on Sunday

Domestic airlines in India are operating additional non-scheduled flights from the Gulf region on March 8 to assist stranded passengers amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Air India will run extra flights between Delhi, Mumbai, and UAE cities including Dubai.

Mar 8, 2026

Israel-Iran war: Airline stocks in red as flight disruption continues for 3rd day

Airline stocks in India and across the Asia-Pacific region fell sharply as flight disruptions continued for a third consecutive day amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Widespread airspace closures across West Asia and the Gulf led to hundreds of cancellations and diversions.

Mar 2, 2026

US attacks Iran LIVE: Blasts heard in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Israel Attack Iran Live: 42 Iranian students killed in Israel–US strikes; Kataib Hezbollah vows to attack US

40 people, including students, were reportedly killed after an elementary girls' school in Minab, Hormozgan province, was hit in an Israeli strike, Iran's IRNA news agency reported. The incident comes amid escalating conflict after US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Feb 28, 2026

Aviation regulator issues notice to Air India crew over safety issues

Air India fined for operating Airbus A320 without mandatory Airworthiness Review Certificate

The DGCA order, imposing the fine, stated that the Airbus A320 aircraft was flown on multiple sectors, including flights connecting New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, between November 24 and 25 last year, without a mandatory Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).

Feb 14, 2026

Air India, Indigo reroute flights due to Iran airspace closure amid US tensions

The airlines cited passenger safety as the top priority and are offering alternatives where possible. International carriers like Lufthansa have also adjusted routes to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Meanwhile, India has advised its nationals in Iran to leave immediately and warned against traveling to the country due to the deteriorating security situation.

Jan 15, 2026

Akasa Air, Air India Express slide further into losses, shows govt data

Air India Mumbai flight returns safely to Delhi after take-off due to tech issue

"The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi and the passengers and crew have disembarked. Air India sincerely regrets inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation," an airline spokesperson said in a statement.

Dec 22, 2025

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