India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has directed Air India to take corrective measures following an operational lapse involving the deployment of an incorrect aircraft on a Delhi–Vancouver flight. The directive comes after the airline operated a Boeing 777-200LR on the route, despite approvals being granted only for the Boeing 777-300ER […]
Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruptions on Friday due to a technical fault in the Air Traffic Control system, affecting over 400 flights across multiple airlines, including Indigo and Air India. The issue, linked to the Automatic Message Switching System, is being resolved, but delays are expected to continue. Both […]
Indian Oil Corporation Limitedand Air India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation. This MoU outlines the shared commitment of both Parties to promote the adoption of low-carbon fuels in aviation, support global decarbonization goals, and […]
11-August-2025, National: As India celebrates 79 years of independence, Air India Express, the country’s fastest-growing airline, unveils its grand Freedom Sale, offering 5 million seats across its expansive domestic and international network. With fares starting at just ₹1279 for domestic and ₹4279 for international flights, this sale is a celebration of freedom, connectivity, and accessibility […]
Air India on Wednesday said it has decided to reduce its international services on wide-body aircraft by 15 per cent for the next few weeks. The cuts will be implemented between now and June 20, and will continue thereafter, until at least mid-July. “This effectively adds to our reserve aircraft availability to take care of […]
Air India on Friday said that owing to the emerging situation in Iran, several international flights to the US, the UK and Canada were either being diverted or returning to their origin. The advisory came after escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel and the uncertainties over the airspace in the region. “Due to the emerging […]
Air India’s London-bound Flight AI171 with over two hundred passengers aboard crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, said the airline. “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details,” Air India said, sharing an update on its X handle. Officials are yet […]
