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    Air India is the premier national airline and carrier service of India, which currently offers flight connections to around 70 global and about 100 domestic destinations. Air India was originally envisioned and established by JRD Tata as Tata Airlines in October 1932 and nationalised in 1953. On January 27, 2022, the government of India sold the struggling and debt-ridden airlines back to Tata after a competitive bidding process and a period of 67 years for a sum of Rs 18,000 crores. This included paying Rs 2,700 crores in cash and taking over debts worth Rs 15,300 crore of the company. The deal also included the sale of Air India Express and that of the airline’s ground handling and cargo and logistical services arm AISATS. A merger of AirAsia India and Air India Express is also on the cards. The airline has the famous “Maharajah” as its mascot. Post the takeover, the Tata group put in place a new governing board, appointing IlkerAyci, who was the former chairman of Turkish airlines as the new CEO and MD of the airlines. However, Ayci refused to take up the offer, stating that it would not be honourable to accept this position when his appointment had been “colored” by the Indian media. More

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    • Midair scare: Air India Mumbai flight returns to Delhi due to right engine shut down

      An Air India Delhi-Mumbai flight AI 887 suffered a serious technical glitch.

    • Air India admits compliance culture needs overhaul after flying Airbus without permit

      Air India found engineers and pilots had failed to check the aircraft’s documents and that changes were needed to bolster compliance protocols.

    • Air India to deploy specialised crew, aircraft to mitigate fog-related flight disruptions

      Aviation regulator DGCA has announced December 10 to February 10 next year as the official fog window during this winter.

    • Air India jumps in to hire pilots amid IndiGo's desperate attempt to expand pilot pool

      With both airlines operating extensive A320 family fleets, qualified pilots are in high demand

    • Air India announces waiver on change or cancellation of domestic bookings

      To provide greater flexibility, Air India and Air India Express have introduced a special waiver on change or cancellation fees on eligible domestic bookings.

    • India, US investigators to review key data next week in Air India 787 crash case

      The preliminary report showed the aircraft’s fuel-control switches were turned off immediately after the plane departed from an airport in Ahmedabad, causing the engines to lose power and dooming the flight.

    • DGCA's FDTL relaxation to IndiGo could open the door for rival airlines

      Air India and Air India Express could approach the DGCA seeking temporary flexibility in implementing the norms

    • Flying 10 hours? Cabin crew reveals 6 long-haul flight secrets for a smooth journey — that airlines never tell you!

      Discover 6 expert-backed long-haul flight tips from an Air India cabin crew member to help you stay comfortable, beat jet lag, sleep better, and arrive refreshed. Learn how to hydrate, stay active, care for your skin, and make the most of your in-flight experience.

    • Air India, other airlines face check-in system glitches briefly on Tuesday evening

      The problem persisted for at least 45 minutes before getting addressed, one of the sources said.

    • Indian airlines complete software upgrades for 323 operational A320 family planes

      A total of 338 A320 family aircraft with the three Indian airlines — IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express — were initially identified for the software upgrades to address the issue.

    • Air India, IndiGo scramble to update fleet software after Airbus warning

      On November 28 France-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus stated that an analysis of a recent event involving an A320 family aircraft revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls.

    • IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express warn of possible delays over issue with A320 aircraft

      IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express prepare for inspections on A320 family aircraft after Airbus safety alert.

    • Air India Ahmedabad-bound flight returns to Delhi after smoke alert

      Air India said ground teams ensured assistance and onward travel arrangements for the affected passengers

    • Volcanic ash plumes impact flight services; Air India cancels flights, inspects aircraft

      Air India said it has cancelled four flights on Tuesday -- AI 2822 (Chennai-Mumbai), AI 2466 (Hyderabad-Delhi), AI 2444 / 2445 (Mumbai-Hyderabad-Mumbai) and AI 2471/2472 (Mumbai-Kolkata-Mumbai).

    • Air India expects to induct 26 new planes in 2026, says CEO Campbell Wilson

      Air India, which has one flight departure every 70 seconds on average, is set to induct its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from its original order of 570 planes before Christmas and will be operational in January.

    • Air India lobbies to use airspace over China's Xinjiang as financial woes mount

      The unusual request comes just weeks after direct India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus following a Himalayan border clash between the nations

    • Air India should charge Rs 5,000 extra: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on flyers' wheelchair 'scam'

      Air India handles more than one lakh wheelchair bookings every month. Users say they book wheelchairs for elderly Indian parents since most are not fluent in English and with assistance, they can go through security clearance and baggage collection 'without tension'.

    • Air India to resume direct Delhi–Tel Aviv flights from January 2026: All you need to know

      Air India is set to restart its direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv from January 1, 2026, strengthening tourism and trade ties between India and Israel. Read more to know flight schedules, routes, and what this means for travellers.

    • Air India Dubai flight's cabin logbook says cockroach found in plane was ‘hanged till death’

      The post on X quickly gained traction, with users amused by the Air India engineer’s dramatic phrasing. 'The Bhagat Singh of cockroaches,' one user joked.

    • Delhi-bound Air India aircraft suffers bird hit; returns to Nagpur

      The aircraft landed safely, the airline said in a statement on Saturday.

    • US-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to suspected technical snag mid-air

      Flight AI191 had taken off for Newark on Wednesday morning but made an "air return" and landed safely at Mumbai airport.

    • Air India to operate special Milan-Delhi flight to bring back 256 passengers stranded after cancellation

      The airline said that alternative arrangements are being made to fly the passengers to Delhi at the earliest opportunity.

    • Air India Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi cancelled ahead of Diwali, 250 stranded in Milan

      Most passengers have been rebooked on flights on or after October 20, which coincides with Diwali, depending on seat availability with Air India and other airlines

    • Air India's Dreamliner faces technical snag at Hong Kong airport

      The Boeing 787-8 plane VT-ANO, which faced the issue on Thursday, is the same aircraft in which the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was deployed seconds before landing at the Birmingham airport on October 4.

    • Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of India give $215-mn term loan to Air India subsidiary

      This transaction is the first commercial aircraft finance transaction to be structured with a GIFT City borrower

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