Air India Ltd.
Air India has temporarily grounded a copilot and a senior captain after discovering they operated flights without valid English Language Proficiency (ELP) licenses. The incidents come just five months after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reprimanded the airline for scheduling and rostering lapses. The regulator is now investigating
Air India Ltd.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu inaugurated the revamped Terminal 2 (T2) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant milestone in the airport's growth story. The upgraded terminal has been designed to deliver a faster, smarter, and more comfortable passenger experience, with features such as self-baggage
Air India Ltd.
Air India, India's flag carrier and a part of the Tata Group, has announced a shift in its domestic operations from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The change is set to take effect on October 26, 2025,
Air India Ltd.
Air India's new "flexi contract model" has been met with skepticism by its pilots, who fear it may lead to reduced earnings and increased cost-cutting measures. The scheme, set to be introduced in two phases between January and March 2026, will see widebody pilots working just
Air India Ltd.
The renovated Terminal 2 (T2) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) in Delhi has been officially inaugurated, marking a significant milestone in the airport's modernization journey. The upgraded terminal, which was revamped by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), a GMR Aero-led consortium, features advanced technology, automation,
Air India Ltd.
An Air India flight, AI191, flying from Mumbai to Newark, made a precautionary return to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday after the crew detected a suspected technical issue. The aircraft landed safely without any harm to passengers or crew, and a detailed inspection was conducted.
Airports
Air travel continues to struggle with frequent disruptions, affecting millions of passengers worldwide. A new study by Radical Storage, using data from over 500 airports and 150 airlines, highlights the ongoing challenges in air travel, including infrastructure failures, technical glitches, weather disruptions, and security protocols. The study identifies the worst
Airports
After the closure of Kathmandu Airport, Air India and IndiGo will operate special flights to rescue Indians stranded in Kathmandu. The airport reopened on Wednesday, allowing regular flights to commence on Thursday. The government has instructed airlines to maintain reasonable fares to ensure seamless travel for passengers. Union Aviation Minister
Airports
Flight operations between India and Nepal have come to a halt after the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu was forced to shut down due to escalating violence in the country. Hundreds of passengers and multiple flights, including those from Delhi, have been affected, with airlines such as Air India,
Airports
On 21 July, an Air India plane veered off the runway at Mumbai airport, causing significant damage to its engines and tyres. The Airbus A320 neo, which was operating flight AI 2744 from Kochi to Mumbai, was carrying 182 people, including two cockpit crew and five cabin crew members, but
Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu has been closed due to the deteriorating security situation in Nepal, triggered by violent anti-government protests. The airport closure, which started around 2 PM, has resulted in the suspension of flights operated by Indian airlines, including IndiGo and Air India. As the protests intensify,
Aircraft accidents
The accusation of intentionally cutting off fuel by the captain of Air India Flight 171, resulting in the tragic loss of 261 lives, has been widely reported in the media. However, a deeper analysis of the official investigation by the India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) reveals that
