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Marijuana positive might not mean licence loss for Air India pilot

DGCA rules prescribe rehabilitation rather than automatic licence suspension for a first positive drug test, though Air India could impose stricter disciplinary action

Air India pilot fails 2nd drug test: All about Delhi-Phuket flight incident

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said on Tuesday that the number of people injured in the incident had risen to 20, excluding four cabin crew members who were also injured in the turbulence.

Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence: Air India pilot fails second drug test

Result 'non-negative' for marijuana; ministry summons CEO

Air India CEO Wilson summoned by MoCA over Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Campbell Wilson briefed senior government officials on the August 4 incident involving flight AI2379, which lost around 300 feet in altitude and injured 17 people

Govt summons Air India CEO over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss

India's civil aviation minister has summoned Air ​India CEO after the ​airline's Phuket-Delhi flight suddenly lost about ‌300 feet of altitude last week, a source with knowledge of the matter said

Air India's plane suffered glitches, turbulence during Phuket-Delhi flight

Air India's A320 plane that suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude during its flight from Phuket to Delhi last week suffered multiple technical glitches and triple hydraulic failures as well as experienced turbulence, sources said on Monday. With the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) commencing its probe into the serious incident on August 4 that left at least 17 people injured, French agency BEA and Airbus teams will likely be arriving in the country on Tuesday to assist in the investigation, they said. On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 operated with A320 aircraft VT-EXO experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, after which the aircraft stabilised and subsequently landed safely in the national capital. The incident is being probed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as per Annexure 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It pertains to aircraft accident and incident investigation. The sourc

BEA, Airbus to join AAIB probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident

The August 4 incident involving an Airbus A320 saw a sudden altitude loss of around 300 feet while cruising, leaving 13 passengers and four crew members injured

Air India pilot's psychoactive test needs confirmation after altitude loss

The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that experienced a sudden loss of altitude during a Phuket-Delhi flight has undergone confirmatory testing after an initial psychoactive substance screening indicated a result requiring further analysis, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Sunday. The Airbus A320, operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, lost about 300 feet of altitude during cruise before stabilising and landing safely in Delhi. A few passengers and cabin crew members reported injuries during the incident. The aircraft was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, and eight crew members. Both flight crew members underwent mandatory psychoactive substance screening following the incident, as required under standard operating procedures. The pilot-in-command's sample was sent to a designated laboratory for confirmatory analysis, with the final report awaited, the ministry said in a statement. The incident has been classified as a serious incident a

Air India pilots seeking command will have to shift to Express first

Air India pilots who are eligible and want to become commanders on narrow- and wide-body planes will be compulsorily required to shift to Air India Express, with the Tata Group-owned loss-making airline putting in place a new framework based on a common seniority pool, according to sources. Under the framework, senior first officers shifting to Air India Express for narrow-body Boeing 737 planes will be given a one-time bonus of Rs 10 lakh and the existing commanders of these aircraft at Air India Express will be paid Rs 21 lakh over a three-year period, the sources said. Upon getting the commandership, the sources said such pilots will be required to be at the operating base chosen by Air India Express for at least two years, which can be extended by up to six months. Once that period is complete, they would be allowed to choose their operating base depending on eligibility. There was no official comment from Air India on the new framework. Two senior pilots, who are with Air Indi

Air India's CEO pick was earlier chosen to lead Pakistan's largest airline

Tewolde Gebremariam was earlier shortlisted to head Pakistan International Airlines as it pursued a turnaround following its privatisation

Meet Tewolde Gebremariam, Air India's CEO pick to succeed Campbell Wilson

With decades of aviation leadership and a track record of steering Ethiopian Airlines through growth and crises, Tewolde Gebremariam is set to lead Air India into its next chapter

Air India names ex-Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam CEO

Former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson as Air India chief executive, leading the airline's next phase of expansion and transformation

Tewolde Gebremariam to replace Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO & MD

Air India on Wednesday announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He will replace Campbell Wilson, who announced his resignation in April this year. In a release, Air India said it rigorously evaluated internal as well as highly accomplished external candidates from across the world before deciding on Gebremariam. The appointment comes at a crucial time when the loss-making Air India is working on expansion amid multiple external headwinds. Gebremariam has served as the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, where he spearheaded a multi-billion-dollar expansion, transforming a regional carrier into Africa's largest and most profitable airline, the release said.

Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight experiences turbulence, 15 injured

An Air India flight from Phuket to the national capital experienced mid-air turbulence on Tuesday and 12 people onboard suffered injuries, according to sources. Air India said its flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude. "The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers and crew have safely disembarked," the airline said in a statement. Citing initial reports, the sources said 10 passengers and 2 cabin crew members suffered injuries. Air India said there have been no reports of serious injuries. "A small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries requiring medical assessment have been taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and care by Air India's airport team and medical personnel," the statement said. Details on the total number of passengers on the flight could not be immediately ascertained. Informatio

Air India deploys new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on Delhi-Toronto route

Air India on Saturday said it has deployed its new B787-9 aircraft on the Delhi-Toronto route and has expanded its Canada operations for the Winter 2026-27 season with a new non-stop service between Mumbai and Toronto. The development will see overall capacity between India and Canada increasing by 4,400 seats each month, with premium seat capacity to Toronto boosting by 71 per cent, Air India said. The launch of a seasonal 3x weekly non-stop service between Mumbai and Toronto between October 25 this year and March 26 next year will add nearly 2,000 seats each week between the two countries, making Air India the only carrier operating direct flights between the two cities, the airline said. The service will be operated by Air India's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with significantly upgraded cabin interiors, featuring eight luxurious first class suites with privacy sliding doors, 40 flat beds in business class, and 280 seats in economy, it said. Through Air India's hubs at Mumbai and ..

No delay in AI-171 crash probe, all probable causes being investigated: Govt

The government rejected the claims that the AAIB had delayed its final investigation report into the AI-171 crash, saying probes into major air crashes do not follow a fixed timeline.

Tata Sons' FY26 consolidated net at 5-year low of ₹17,923.4 crore

Tata Sons' consolidated profit fell 35.7% in FY26 to ₹17,923 crore as losses at Air India, Tata Digital and other unlisted ventures weighed on earnings

Air India's turnaround could take up to a decade: Chairman N Chandrasekaran

The comment comes as the country's second largest airline grapples with air space closures, higher fuel costs from the conflict in West Asia, and the fallout from a deadly plane crash last year

A-I's transformation a 5-10-year journey: Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran

Air India's transformation journey must be seen as a five- to ten-year journey considering the years-long supply chain disruptions in key components, the need to overhaul the legacy systems, culture, fleet and creation of a large cadre of airline professionals, according to Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran. While mentioning that significant progress has been made in the transformation journey, he said every great airline in history was built over decades, not quarters. Chandrasekaran also said the airline faced three external headwinds in the 2025-26 financial year. "Air space closures; West Asia conflict-driven fuel price hikes and foreign exchange fluctuations; and the crash of AI171 made it the most challenging year for Air India. At every stage, Air India's teams responded with resilience and adaptability," he said in his letter in the Tata Sons Annual Report for 2025-26. Tata Sons took control of loss-making Air India from the government in January 2022 and has embarked on

Govt says no delay in AI171 investigation despite timeline uncertainty

The government on Monday said there is no delay in the probe into the fatal crash of the Air India plane last year and that the timeline for a major accident investigation cannot be predicted as it depends on several factors. A London Gatwick-bound Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed soon after take off from Ahmedabad on June 12 last year killing 260 people. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing the crash. "There is no delay in the investigation. The timeline for a major accident investigation cannot be predicted, as it depends on several factors and is an evolving process involving multiple variables. "The investigation is under progress. All probable causes and contributing factors leading to the accident are being investigated," Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply, he said the final investigation report, including all the findings, will be made public and published on the AAIB website after .