Wed, Jan 24, 2024
DGCA stated that it received a complaint from a former Air India pilot stating that the airline flew Boeing 777s to the United States without the necessary emergency oxygen delivery equipment. And after conducting a thorough investigation into the incident, the aviation regulator issued a show cause notice to the airline.
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Mon, Jan 22, 2024
The aircraft will initially fly on domestic routes -- Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai -- for crew familiarisation and regulatory compliance.
Wed, Jan 03, 2024
Balaji, who will join the newly-created position at Air India on January 11, earlier served a nearly decade-long stint at Vodafone Idea, where he spearheaded the regulatory and public policy functions, the airline said.
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Saying that Air India is now investing more in technology, Wilson told the media that there were many instances where the airline's crew is at the receiving end when a drunk passenger misbehaves.
During a virtual media interaction, the CEO and MD of Air India said there is a desire to carry forward the heritage of both Air India and Vistara, and work is going through on the form.
Fri, Feb 24, 2023
Air India Hiring: The interview for the Cabin Crew will happen at various locations across India – Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bagdogra, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, Jaipur, Goa, Delhi and Mumbai.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Delhi-bound flight from Newark had to make a precautionary landing in Sweden's capital Stockholm after detecting technical glitches on Wednesday. The Air India flight AI 106 was carrying around 300 passengers.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
The flight was diverted to Stockholm due to an oil leak in one of the engines. Following the oil leak, the engine was shut down and later the flight landed safely in Stockholm.
Mon, Feb 20, 2023
India's domestic air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 crore in January compared to 64.08 lakh recorded in the year-ago period, according to official data released on Monday.
Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Recently, Air India ordered 840 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, the firm’s order is for 470 planes and the remaining 370 are options.
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
According to a CAPA report, almost every carrier in India is expected to order more aircraft in the two years for fleet replacement and growth.
The airline's two subsidiaries -- Air India Express and AirAsia India -- together have around 850 pilots for flying their 54 planes while the joint venture Vistara has more than 600 pilots.
Air India's order comprises 40 Airbus A350s, 20 Boeing 787s and 10 Boeing 777-9s widebody aircraft, as well as 210 Airbus A320/321 Neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Tata Group owned Air India has entered into an agreement with American aerospace company Boeing. Air India announced the purchase of 220 planes from Boeing for USD 34 billion, with an option to buy 70 more aircraft that could take the total transaction value to USD 45.9 billion. Will there be a price war in the aviation sector? Watch this special report of Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda.
Tata Group owned Air India has entered into an agreement with American aerospace company Boeing. Air India announced the purchase of 220 planes from Boeing for USD 34 billion, with an option to buy 70 more aircraft that could take the total transaction value to USD 45.9 billion.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Out of 250 jets, 210 will be narrowbody planes and 40 others will be widebody aircraft.
Mon, Feb 06, 2023
Wilson wrote an internal communication to employees after Air India faced criticism including from the aviation regulator for its handling of an incident involving a man, while apparently inebriated, urinating on a fellow female passenger on a flight from New York in November.
Fri, Feb 03, 2023
A total of 184 passengers were onboard the Air India Express flight when the incident took place.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
The Tata group-owned airline's announcement also comes against the backdrop of at least three incidents of unruly passenger behaviour on two international flights last year, for which aviation regulator DGCA had imposed penalties on the carrier for certain reporting lapses.
Fri, Jan 27, 2023
The investment would be primarily utilised to expand fleet, raise market share beyond 30%, and increase global slot facilities, among others
Air India said its total operating aircraft increased 27 per cent to 100, 16 new international routes have been either launched or announced.
Manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, as well as CFM's joint venture partners GE and Safran, declined comment. Air India did not respond to a request for comment.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Air India remains committed to the safety and well-being of our passengers and cabin crew, including but not limited to the responsible service of alcohol.
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