The Latest Breaking News from Air India

Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says

The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The crash killed 260 people in June 2025. A preliminary report suggested engine fuel switches moved to 'CUTOFF'. The investigation is complex. Pilot actions are also being examined.…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Sole survivor of Air India crash calls for ‘answers’ one year on

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The Independent UK · Jun 11

Sole survivor of Air India crash demands ‘honesty and answers’ one year on

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the only passenger to survive the incident in June 2025, which killed 260 people

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Families ask to hold candlelight vigil at Air India crash site one year after disaster killed 260

Air India has offered to pay for some families to travel to Ahmedabad for crash anniversary

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Air India crash victim’s remains wrongly sent to UK under different name

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The Independent UK · Jun 10

Air India crash victim’s remains sent to UK under wrong name

Remains of Vasuben Narendrasinh Raj, 70, were sent to Britain under another name, only to be correctly identified after DNA test

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Air India opens booking for flights under hub-and-spoke model; services to begin from Varanasi on June 25

Air India has launched its 'Easy Connect' flights, a new hub-and-spoke travel model. The first flight departs from Varanasi on June 25. Passengers can now check in baggage and complete immigration at their origin city. This allows seamless connections to international destinations through hubs like Delhi.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Air India's foundations rebuilt, but aircraft delivery delays hurt growth plans: Campbell Wilson

Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down. He states the airline has rebuilt its foundations. However, aircraft delivery delays and supply chain issues have impacted transformation and growth plans. Wilson expressed disappointment over these external factors. The next phase for Air India will focus on expansion with new aircraft…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

‘It smelled like bodies had been left to rot’: Survivors of Air India disaster ‘forced to return to clear up crash site’

ON THE GROUND: Namita Singh visits the Flight 171 crash site in Ahmedabad, where those who were inside the medical college at the time recall their brush with death, and the traumatic experience of returning to the scene

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Indian aviation market offers long-term opportunities: Star Alliance CEO

India's aviation market presents significant long-term opportunities. Air India is poised to benefit from this growth. Demand for premium leisure travel is rising globally and in India. Star Alliance members are adapting to this trend. Air India's transformation is progressing well with Star Alliance support.

The Economic Times · Jun 8