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Air India takes delivery of its first line fit Dreamliner in over 8 years

Tata Group-owned Air India has taken delivery of the first line fit Boeing 787-9 aircraft, which is also the first Dreamliner to join the airline's fleet in more than eight years. An official on Thursday said Air India completed the title transfer of the Dreamliner at the Boeing's Everett factory in Seattle on January 7. After inspections by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft, also first line fit Dreamliner to be taken by Air India after privatisation in January 2022, is expected to arrive in India in the next few days. The new aircraft has a three class configuration -- economy, premium economy and business class seats. The last line fit Dreamliner that was acquired by Air India was in October 2017 when the carrier was under the government ownership. Generally, line-fit refers to an aircraft specifically made for a particular airline. According to the official, the latest aircraft is the airline's first wide-body and 52nd overall delivery from the 220

Received additional info about Air India crash: Congress MP to minister

Keeping in mind the gravity of the incident and the scale of loss involved, he said it is imperative that the ministry and the concerned authorities examine the information received

Tata Group begins search for new chiefs at Air India, Air India Express

The Tata Group has begun scouting for a suitable candidate to head Air India, as the tenure of the incumbent, Campbell Wilson, will end next year, sources have said. Meanwhile, the Group is also looking to appoint a new Managing Director for its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express. Aloke Singh, will also be completing his tenure in the current position in 2027. "Both sides (Wilson and Tata Group) don't want a renewal (of the contract after 2027). So, it is but natural to go to the market to look for suitable candidates for the top job at Air India," said a source privy to the information. There were no comments from the Tata Group on this issue in response to a PTI query. Sources, however, said that it would take at least 3-6 months to finalise a suitable candidate for Air India, adding that if an overlap occurs, it would be good because the takeover would then become easier. The final report on the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash at Ahmedabad is expected around June. Significantl

Air India looks for new CEO to replace Campbell Wilson after deadly crash

The Air India crash that killed 260 passengers triggered scrutiny, with regulators noting lapses in emergency checks, engine maintenance, crew fatigue management, and instances of forgery

South India back on aviation runway with new airlines, eVTOL plans

New airlines and eVTOL startups plan regional and electric takeoffs

Transport Canada warns Air India of losing flight rights over alcohol rules

An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing for a flight, with Canada's transportation agency warning the airline that it faced loss of its flight authorisations if it did not comply with rules about alcohol consumption. Transport Canada said in a statement Friday that the incident took place on December 23, and it would engage with Air India and Indian aviation authorities to ensure appropriate followup actions were taken. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the arrest occurred after a report of concern involving an airline crew member. Police said an investigation is ongoing and no further information would be released. A spokeswoman for the airport said the pilot had been preparing for Air India's scheduled daily flight from Vancouver to Delhi, which was delayed for several hours but later departed safely. Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 shows that the December 23 Air India flight from Vancouver to Delhi via Vienna w

Canada seeks Air India probe into pilot reporting under alcohol influence

Earlier this year, the DGCA proposed tightened rules on alcohol testing for crew members, including one that would have a pilot lose their license permanently after three positive tests

Air India pulls ahead of IndiGo in India's busiest Mumbai-Delhi skies route

Mumbai-Delhi corridor ranks among world's top 10 as competition pushes fares lower

Canada seeks report after Air India pilot flagged for alcohol before duty

Transport Canada has asked Air India to investigate and report on corrective measures after a pilot was found unfit for duty due to alcohol on a December 23 Vancouver-Delhi flight, triggering enforcem

Air India pilot detained in Canada over alcohol smell; Delhi flight delayed

An Air India pilot was detained at Vancouver airport over an alleged alcohol concern, delaying a Delhi-bound flight and triggering probes by the airline and aviation regulator

DGCA questions Air India for operating Dreamliner despite technical snags

Aviation watchdog DGCA has sought an explanation from Air India for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repetitive technical snags, according to sources. In a show-cause notice issued this week, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged snags pertaining to Dreamliner VT-ANI. Non-compliance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) for the flight operated on June 28 this year has also been mentioned in the notice. According to sources, the regulator has flagged that there were safety concerns related to aircraft dispatch, MEL compliance and flight crew decision-making during the operation of flights AI 258 and AI 357. While details about the dates of operations for these flights could not be immediately ascertained, these flights operate on the Delhi-Tokyo route. Among other aspects, the regulator has mentioned that the aircraft was operated despite prior knowledge of repeated snags and existing system degradations, the sources said. There was no comment fro

Indian aviation awaits smoother skies, Air India plane crash report in 2026

The Indian aviation will hope for less turbulence and long-term solutions in 2026 after a year of disasters and disruptions that not only snuffed out lives of 260 people but also massively impacted travel plans of thousands of people towards the fag end with IndiGo flight cancellations as well as air traffic control woes. As the New Year dawns, aviation stakeholders as well as the common people will be looking for the much-awaited probe report into the AI171 plane crash on June 12, 2025 apart from more safe helicopter operations, especially in the Kedarnath valley, and less steep fluctuation in air ticket prices. While airfare caps became a recurring theme in 2026, airlines continued to bleed with airspace closures and network disruptions even as the duopolistic-domestic market witnessed expansion of air connectivity. On the positive side, Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced operations on December 25, and the Noida International Airport will be open for flights from January

Why Air India will stop non-stop Bengaluru, Mumbai-San Francisco flights

Explaining the decision, Air India said the schedule changes are designed to manage the financial impact of ongoing airspace curbs

Air India flight returns to Delhi after engine shuts down mid-air

Air India flight Al 887, which took off at 6.10 am, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport around 6.52 am

Dense fog disrupts flights as IndiGo and Air India cancel services

IndiGo cancelled around 149 flights for Friday and Saturday, as per its website

Air India warns of flight disruptions over next few days due to dense fog

In an advisory issued on Wednesday through the X platform, Air India urged travellers, especially during the ongoing holiday season, to check their flight status before heading to the airport

IndiGo tops Air India in international passenger traffic in Jul-Sep quarter

IndiGo emerged as India's largest international carrier in July-September 2025, overtaking the Air India group in passenger traffic amid capacity cuts and aircraft constraints at Tata-owned airlines

Dense fog grips Delhi as airlines warn of flight delays, disruptions

The Delhi airport said that while landings and take-offs continue at the Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT-Ill compliant may be affected

IndiGo beats Air India group in international scheduled flights, seats

IndiGo increased its seats from 7.4 million to 8.6 million

Ahmedabad plane crash: Six months on, college hostel remains in ruins

Six months after the AI-171 plane crash, the B J Medical College hostel complex in Ahmedabad stands as a haunting reminder, with its charred walls and burnt trees replacing the once lively chatter of students with an eerie stillness. Scattered across the crash site are grim remnants of daily life - burnt cars and motorcycles, twisted beds and furniture, charred books, clothes and personal belongings. The Atulyam-4 hostel building and the adjoining canteen complex stand abandoned, with entry strictly prohibited. For residents near the site, memories of the incident still linger, casting a lasting shadow on their lives, with some of them saying they are still afraid to look up at the sky when an aircraft passes overhead. On June 12, Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed moments after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 260 persons. The aircraft slammed into the BJ Medical College hostel complex in Meghanina