A potentially catastrophic aviation incident was narrowly avoided at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after two passenger aircraft—one operated by Air India and the other by Air India Express—unexpectedly found themselves facing each other on the same runway during ground operations. The incident has raised fresh concerns over airport safety procedures, runway management, and...
The recent Air India Boeing 787 crash has reignited concerns over the aircraft’s technical reliability, with a pilots’ representative body pointing to several issues that had reportedly been observed in the fleet over the past year. According to statements made by the pilots’ association, recurring technical complaints involving electrical systems, motor replacements, and other operational...
Several major Indian airlines have started trimming their flight schedules as rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and mounting operational expenses place increasing pressure on the aviation sector. Leading carriers including Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express are reportedly adjusting capacity across select domestic and international routes to manage escalating costs and improve operational...
An Air India passenger aircraft operating on the Delhi–Bengaluru route was grounded following a tail strike incident that occurred during its landing phase. The aircraft reportedly made contact with the runway with its tail section while touching down, triggering immediate safety protocols and inspections by aviation authorities. According to preliminary information, the incident took place...
Air India is set to significantly reduce its global operations by cancelling and suspending around 400 international flights every month between June and August, in response to mounting operational challenges driven by rising fuel prices and ongoing geopolitical instability affecting global air routes. The airline’s decision reflects a broader strain on the aviation sector, where...
Air India has issued a travel advisory for passengers departing from London Heathrow Airport following a disruption in third-party passenger processing systems caused by a cyberattack. The airline warned that the incident could lead to delays in the check-in process and advised travellers to complete their web check-in before arriving at the airport. In an...
New Delhi: Air India’s Delhi–Singapore flight AI2380, scheduled for September 10, experienced a delay due to a cabin cooling issue prior to departure. The airline confirmed that passengers were regularly updated about the delay, while ground staff at Delhi Airport assisted passengers by providing refreshments and meals. The flight eventually departed at 05:36 IST after...
Mumbai: Diwan Arun Nanda, one of India’s most iconic advertising leaders and co-founder of Rediffusion, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76. His funeral will be held on Sunday, September 7, at Worli Crematorium in Mumbai at 11 a.m. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Nanda was the institute’s first gold medallist from its...
New Delhi: A potentially serious aviation incident was averted when an Air India flight from Delhi to Indore returned safely to Delhi airport after the crew received a fire alert for the right engine shortly after take-off. The incident occurred on 31 August when Flight AI2913, carrying passengers and crew, took the precautionary measure to...
An Air India flight bound for Jodhpur on Friday was forced to abort its take-off after encountering an operational issue, returning safely to the bay. Flight AI645, operating from Mumbai to Jodhpur, experienced the problem during the take-off run. According to an Air India spokesperson, the cockpit crew followed standard operating procedures, discontinued the take-off,...