Air India has removed three top officials, including its Divisional Vice President, from their positions. The action comes on the heels of a strong directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which cited serious lapses in crew scheduling and operational oversight. The move follows the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Read More…
Mumbai – In the wake of the devastating Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has made a firm and emotional commitment to aviation safety: “If there is any doubt, our aircraft will not fly.” Wilson’s strong reassurance came through a company-wide email, where he emphasized Read More…
New Delhi – Air India has scaled back its international flight operations by 15%, a move prompted by heightened safety protocols following the recent Ahmedabad flight incident. The reduction, mainly affecting wide-body aircraft, is expected to remain in place until mid-July, airline sources confirmed. Citing a combination of mandatory safety checks, airspace restrictions, technical issues, Read More…
Air India’s much-anticipated first Ahmedabad–London service since last week’s tragic crash was called off on Tuesday due to a technical malfunction, adding to a growing list of flight disruptions that are shaking passenger confidence. Flight AI 159, scheduled for takeoff at 1:10 PM, was grounded before departure, with all passengers deboarded safely. Air India confirmed Read More…
Ahmedabad: In one of the worst aviation disasters in India’s recent history, Air India Flight AI171 crashed just seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 265 people. The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was en route to London Gatwick when it plunged into a residential area near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Tragically, of the 242 Read More…
An Air India Boeing Dreamliner carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew crash-landed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The London-bound flight went down near the Meghani area in a fiery explosion, with dramatic visuals showing massive plumes of black smoke billowing from the Adani-operated airport premises. Emergency response teams rushed to Read More…
New Delhi: In response to escalating cross-border tensions and renewed drone intrusion attempts by Pakistan, major Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have suspended multiple flights scheduled for Tuesday. The precautionary move targets routes linked to sensitive border regions. IndiGo has halted services to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot. Meanwhile, Air Read More…
New Delhi: Air India is making significant adjustments to its international flight network for the NS 2025 season, aligning with its ongoing aircraft refurbishment program. The United Kingdom will witness the most changes, with a mix of increased and reduced frequencies on certain routes. The airline’s restructuring aims to enhance passenger experience while optimizing fleet Read More…
In a major update for travelers, Air India has confirmed the discontinuation of its direct flight service between Kochi and London, effective March 30, 2025. This decision impacts those with bookings or plans to travel on this route, urging passengers to reach out to the airline for assistance. Flight details reveal that AI149 departs from Read More…
Air India is set to revolutionize its international flight network starting March 2025, with a series of exciting upgrades aimed at enhancing passenger experience and global connectivity. The airline will introduce advanced aircraft on key routes, improve flight schedules, and strengthen links between major international hubs. As part of the fleet upgrades, Air India will Read More…