CBI Seeks to Close Air India Aircraft Leasing Irregularities Case
India's CBI has filed a closure report in the Air India aircraft leasing case, concluding no criminal intent was found in the long-running investigation.
4 hours ago5 min
REGULATORY
Air India Sees Technical Incidents Spike Fourfold in January
Air India recorded a fourfold rise in technical incidents to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January, prompting intensified regulatory scrutiny and new inspections.
4 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
Air India, Delta Cancel NYC Flights Ahead of Severe Winter Storm
Air India and Delta preemptively cancelled New York-area flights for Feb. 23 due to a severe winter storm forecast to bring blizzard conditions.
Feb 23, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Air India Improves Fleet Reliability as Modernization Plan Progresses
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson confirms improved fleet reliability and increased spares inventory as the airline advances its modernization plan for legacy jets.
Feb 20, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Air India, Lufthansa Group Deepen Partnership for India-Europe Routes
Air India and Lufthansa Group signed an MoU for a joint business agreement to expand flight connectivity and offer seamless travel between India and Europe.
Feb 18, 20263 min
BUSINESS
Air India & Lufthansa Group deepen ties to boost India-Europe travel options
Air India and the Lufthansa Group have signed an MoU for a joint business partnership, aiming to significantly expand flight options between India and Europe.
Feb 17, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Air India offers Boeing 787-8 crash payouts if families waive legal rights.
Air India began final compensation for the June 2025 Boeing 787-8 crash; families must agree not to file lawsuits to receive the immediate payments.
Feb 15, 20262 min
SAFETY
Supreme Court demands Air India Boeing 787 crash probe status within 21 days.
The Supreme Court of India ordered the government to submit a status report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad within three weeks.
Feb 12, 20262 min
SAFETY
Air India and IndiGo aircraft collide on the ground at Mumbai Airport.
Air India and IndiGo aircraft collided on a taxiway at Mumbai Airport; the DGCA has launched a safety probe into the ground incident to prevent future risks.
Feb 11, 20263 min
SAFETY
India seeks new Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau chief to boost safety.
India is seeking a new AAIB Director General and hiring 23 officials to boost aviation safety oversight before the current chief retires in June 2026.
Feb 10, 20262 min
REGULATORY
Will India's Government Finally Ease Emirates' Critical Capacity Cap?
Emirates' Adnan Kazim remains optimistic about India-UAE talks to ease the 65,000 weekly seat cap, which has restricted the airline's growth despite soaring travel demand.
Feb 9, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Step Inside Air India's New Flagship Maharaja Lounge at Delhi T3
Air India unveiled its 16,000 sq. ft. flagship 'The Maharaja Lounge' at Delhi T3, opening February 16 for premium and Star Alliance guests.
Feb 8, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Why is the UK Regulator Questioning Air India's Dreamliner Fuel Switches?
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is questioning Air India over a Boeing 787 Dreamliner's departure from London with a reported fuel control switch anomaly.
Feb 8, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Will India's $80 Billion Boeing Order Reshape US-India Trade and Aviation Safety?
Boeing's potential $80 billion aircraft order from India highlights a major shift in US-India trade relations, even as the manufacturer faces a lawsuit over the Air India 787 crash.
Feb 8, 20263 min
BUSINESS
UK Regulator Demands Answers on Air India Dreamliner's Faulty Fuel Switch Departure
UK CAA formally demanded Air India explain why a Boeing 787-8 with a reported faulty fuel control switch departed London, warning of fleet regulatory action.
Feb 7, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Did Air India's Boeing 787 Fly From London With a Fuel Switch Issue?
UK Civil Aviation Authority demands Air India explain why a Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed London Heathrow despite a fuel control switch defect, sparking renewed safety concerns over its widebody fleet.
Feb 7, 20264 min
SAFETY
Indian Regulator DGCA Found Repetitive Defects on 377 Aircraft in 2025
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) flagged repetitive defects on 377 aircraft in 2025, following 3,890 surveillance inspections and 56 regulatory audits.
Feb 7, 20262 min
REGULATORY
Can India's $80 Billion Boeing Deal Reshape Global Aviation and US-India Ties?
India is poised for a landmark $80 billion Boeing aircraft purchase, a central component of the new US-India trade deal set for signing in March 2026.
Feb 6, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Air India CEO Confirms 2026 Will Be the Year of Transformation and Global Lounge Expansion
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announced 2026 as a transformative year, unveiling new aircraft, upgraded interiors, and a planned Maharaja Lounge in San Francisco.
Feb 6, 20262 min
AIRLINES
Why Did Air India's Boeing 787 Fly From London With a Fuel Switch Issue?
UK CAA demands Air India explain why a Boeing 787-8 flew from London Heathrow to Bengaluru with a reported fuel control switch issue, warning of regulatory action.
Feb 6, 20263 min
SAFETY