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Air India to add 60 aircraft in 18 months; says transformation on track despite headwinds

Air India Group expects fifty to sixty new aircraft deliveries annually. The airline's ambitious transformation program remains on track for completion. Supply chain and geopolitical issues have impacted delivery schedules significantly. Fleet modernization and MRO investments are progressing as planned. Network restoration is underway, with Middle East routes nearing full…

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Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

The government is working to expedite the Air India flight AI-171 crash probe report. Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated the investigation is ongoing and resources are provided. He emphasized that rushing the process could compromise the truth and justice for victims. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau expects the draft report…

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Air India revamps app with faster bookings, disruption support

Air India has updated its mobile application with new features for travelers. The enhanced app offers quicker responses and India-specific payment system innovations. Passengers will receive hotel and transportation assistance during flight disruptions. An in-house booking engine provides a faster and more responsive user interface. This digital transformation supports Air…

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Air India crash probe in final stages: Who were the two pilots who flew the jet?

Investigators have completed a cockpit voice recorder transcript for the fatal Air India crash. A psychological autopsy has also been conducted as the probe enters its final stages. The investigation focuses on the Boeing 787 crash which killed 260 people. Preliminary reports detail the backgrounds and flying experience of the…

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Air India crash probe in final stages: Here's a second-by-second timeline of the tragedy

India's air accident investigators are finalizing their probe into last year's Air India crash. The cockpit voice recorder transcript and psychological autopsy have been completed. The aircraft departed Ahmedabad and experienced engine issues shortly after takeoff. Fuel cutoff switches were moved to the cutoff position, causing engine power loss. The…

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Aviation Minister Naidu reviews Dholera Airport progress; hails it as catalyst for India's economic growth

Union Minister Rammohan Naidu reviewed Dholera International Airport's construction progress. Approximately eighty percent of the overall construction work has been completed. The airport is being integrated with a manufacturing hub and a green city. Multi-modal connectivity includes a six-lane highway and a high-speed rail corridor. The airport aims for operationalization…

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Investigators have conducted psychological autopsy in Air India crash probe, court filing says

India's accident investigators received a psychologist's final report for the Air India crash probe. The court filing did not identify whose psychological autopsy was conducted. The investigation also prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript for the deadly incident. Data analysis from an engine monitoring unit is still awaited by investigators.…

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Air India crash probe in final stage, report soon: Ram Mohan Naidu

While the government is trying to ensure that the final report is released quickly, establishing the truth behind the crash remained its top priority, the minister said.

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Air India chairman N. Chandrasekaran to oversee firm with interim panel; CEO search continues, source says

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is forming an interim committee to oversee the airline. This committee will manage operations while a successor for CEO Campbell Wilson is sought. Pradeep Singh Kharola, a former civil aviation official, will also join the panel. Wilson's notice period concludes on September 30, marking his…

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Delhi, Noida, Gurugram rain: Air India, IndiGo issue travel advisory as heavy showers disrupt flight operations

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram, bringing relief from humidity. Waterlogging affected traffic movement and caused flight delays across the region. The India Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for Delhi and surrounding areas. Monsoon showers also intensified across North India, impacting other cities. Residents experienced much-needed relief from…

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Senior citizen wins full refund and Rs 20 lakh compensation from Air India for defective business class seat that caused pain, vertigo

Senior citizen paid Rs 1.23 lakh extra to upgrade to Air India business class due to his cervical spondylosis condition but seats turned to be faulty causing him neck, shoulder, lumbar pain and vertigo; NCDRC upheld Rs 20lakh compensation, refund order Read below to know how the senior citizen won…

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Air India flight aborts takeoff after near runway collision with Air India Express plane at Mumbai Airport

An Air India flight aborted its takeoff run Tuesday night after spotting another aircraft. The Boeing 777-300ER was ordered to stop by Air Traffic Control. Another Air India Express plane had just landed on the same runway. The pilots safely returned the aircraft to the bay after the incident. Passengers…

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Air India lists six A319 aircraft for sale through Skytech-AIC

Air India is offloading six Airbus A319 aircraft, built between 2003 and 2006, as part of its fleet rationalisation. Skytech-AIC, a UK-based firm, has been appointed to manage the sale of these narrowbody jets, which will be offered without their engines. This move aligns with Air India's ongoing fleet transformation…

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Mumbai flight status today: IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue travel advisories as heavy rain disrupts operations; flights diverted

Mumbai's flight operations are facing significant disruptions due to heavy rainfall and poor visibility. Major airlines like IndiGo, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air India have issued travel advisories, urging passengers to check their flight status. Several flights were diverted over the weekend, and the impact is expected to persist as…

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Air India fined Rs 60,000 for changing booked seats of senior couple, leaving hip replacement patient in cramped seat for 14-hour flight

Air India fined Rs 60,000: An elderly couple from Punjab's SBS Nagar district booked specific seats on an Air India flight for a long-haul journey. At boarding, the airline shifted them to seats with less legroom, separating the husband and wife and forcing a hip replacement patient to sit cramped…

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Airlines issue travel advisory for Mumbai, Delhi flights amid heavy rain, IMD alerts

Air India urges passengers flying to or from Mumbai and Delhi to verify flight statuses online due to severe monsoon weather. Mumbai faces a red alert with heavy rainfall and strong winds, while Delhi is under a yellow alert with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Expect potential disruptions like delays and…

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Gulf carriers eye Boeing, Airbus jets as Air India weighs delays

Gulf airlines like Etihad and Saudia are reportedly eyeing earlier aircraft delivery slots, potentially from Air India's deferred orders. This comes as major planemakers Boeing and Airbus have extensive backlogs, making near-term deliveries highly sought after for fleet modernization. While Air India states its plans are on track, these discussions…

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Air India, SIA Engineering to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in India

Air India and Singapore Airlines' engineering arm are exploring a joint venture to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India. This collaboration aims to bolster India's aviation MRO capabilities and cater to growing regional demands. Building on existing partnerships for component support and base maintenance, the…

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Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flights

Air India has significantly reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the UK, effective July 1. This move follows a recent easing of oil prices after an earlier surge linked to the West Asia conflict. The airline had initially implemented higher surcharges in April due to…

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Delhi Police apprehends Ghaziabad man over hoax bomb threat emails sent to prominent organisations

Delhi Police apprehended a Ghaziabad man, Nishant Tyagi, in connection with hoax bomb threat emails sent to prominent organisations like NIA, ISRO, and DRDO, as well as an Air India flight. The 36-year-old has a history of mental illness since 2008. Authorities confirmed the threats were false after thorough security…

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Air India upgrades Delhi-Melbourne flights with First Class, Wi-Fi from July 1

Air India is enhancing its Delhi-Melbourne route from July 1 by introducing a refurbished Boeing 777-300ER, featuring a new First Class cabin and increased premium seating. Passengers will also enjoy Wi-Fi, upgraded interiors, and refreshed onboard services. This upgrade is part of a broader fleet transformation, aiming to boost passenger…

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Quote of the Day by JRD Tata: "Nothing worthwhile is ever achieved without..." - From one daring dream to a global industrial empire: The forgotten success formula that turned vision, values and hard work into an industrial powerhouse

Quote of the day by JRD Tata continues to inspire entrepreneurs, students, professionals and leaders because it speaks to a truth that never goes out of date. The enduring wisdom of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata reminds us that lasting success is never built on shortcuts but on deep thought, relentless…

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Air India may restore some flight schedules amid easing West Asia conflict: Sources

According to airline sources, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson communicated to employees that the easing of the conflict has created a more stable operating environment, which in turn has increased available airspace and led to a significant moderation in fuel prices.

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DGCA says probing Air India, IndiGo planes incident at Ahmedabad airport

An investigation is underway by aviation authorities following a mishap at Ahmedabad airport involving an Air India aircraft that mistakenly entered the same taxiway as an IndiGo flight. The Air India plane, arriving from Mumbai, made a wrong turn while taxiing, causing both planes to pause on taxiway 'P'.

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Air India pilot removed from duty after plane crosses over into Pakistani airspace

Pilot was holding Airbus A321 for runway inspection following bird-strike report when he briefly flew it into neighbouring country’s airspace

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