The Indian government is considering a significant tightening of drug-testing requirements for commercial pilots, with a proposal that could require every pilot to undergo at least one random test each year. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is consulting stakeholders on possible changes to...
A preliminary report into the serious mid-air incident involving an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s sudden loss of altitude, as investigators examine technical factors, crew actions and the fitness of the pilots. The incident occurred on August 4, when Air India...
Two Air India pilots have returned non-negative results in preliminary drug screening, prompting further confirmatory testing as the airline group carries out mandatory checks of its cockpit crew following a serious Phuket-Delhi flight incident. The development comes amid heightened scrutiny of pilot fitness and aviation safety after the commander of an Air India flight operating...
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...