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Air India passenger numbers have fallen sharply since 2025 disaster

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The Independent UK

Air India struggles to win back India-UK passengers after fatal 2025 crash

Exclusive: Airline's monthly passenger numbers have fallen sharply since the Ahmedabad disaster for a key international route – while competitors’ business has soared. Namita Singh reports

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Air India receives delivery of fourth custom made B787-9 Dreamliner as VT-AWD lands in Delhi

Air India welcomed its fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi. This new addition supports the airline's ongoing fleet modernization and transformation program. The aircraft will serve passengers on medium and long-haul international routes. Air India expects more widebody aircraft deliveries in the coming years. Many of the airline's older…

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Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC

GE Aerospace expanded engine inspection requirements after an Air India 787-8 incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed this action to the Central Information Commission. This expansion included additional engine serial numbers for affected aircraft. The investigation found improper installation of locking lugs caused the engine surge. Compliance with…

The Economic Times

Flying from Mumbai? Your flight may not leave from the airport you expect after October 1

Starting in October 2026, Mumbai's airport network will undergo a major transformation as thirty percent of international flights are rerouted to the Navi Mumbai International Airport. This adjustment is crucial for the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, set to begin demolition in January 2027. Travelers…

The Economic Times

India's aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns

India's airline sector faces significant safety and financial challenges. Recent incidents have exposed regulatory and operational shortcomings at major carriers. Geopolitical events and rising fuel costs have further strained airline finances. These issues impact expansion plans and the industry's global reputation. The market's duopoly complicates efforts to address these systemic…

The Economic Times

Air India teases another new Boeing 787-9 from Everett

Air India has teased the arrival of another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This development marks another step in the airline's ongoing fleet transformation plans. The carrier is also refurbishing its existing legacy Boeing 787-8 aircraft with upgraded cabins. By the end of 2026, nearly sixty percent of its widebody fleet…

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'Key to long-term growth': Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India bet amid investor scrutiny

Singapore's Temasek supports Singapore Airlines' Air India investment for future growth. This strategic move aims to deepen the carrier's presence in India's large aviation market. Singapore Airlines seeks to establish a second hub outside its home country. Temasek acknowledges the complex, multi-year integration challenges ahead. The investor believes these initiatives…

The Economic Times

IndiGo Ventures to invest in Indian firm Sarvam to expand AI use in aviation

IndiGo Ventures is investing in Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence company. This investment supports their ongoing partnership focused on AI applications. They will continue developing AI for customer experience and operational improvements. The collaboration aims to create a platform for AI-driven innovation. This venture deepens engagement exploring further enterprise AI…

The Economic Times

Will consider Air India's biz strategy, other factors before deciding on additional fund requests: Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines will carefully consider Air India's capital requests. The airline group evaluates investments considering its own capital needs. A Singapore Parliamentarian raised concerns about further funding for Air India. Air India seeks USD 1.5 billion from its co-owners for transformation. The airline's transformation journey is expected to take up…

The Economic Times

Air India’s $1.5 billion funding ask sparks backlash in Singapore parliament

A Singapore politician questions the logic of Singapore Airlines supporting Air India. He opposes using Temasek funds for Air India's turnaround efforts. The politician seeks parliamentary answers on Air India's financial assessment. He stated that Singaporeans do not owe Air India any support. Singapore Airlines should fund its Air India…

The Economic Times

Air India, Drukair announce interline partnership to boost India-Bhutan connectivity

Air India and Bhutan’s Drukair have announced an interline partnership allowing passengers to travel on both airlines under a single ticket. The tie-up will offer through-baggage and easier connections between Bhutan, Air India’s domestic network and international destinations through Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata.

The Economic Times

Air India seeks $1.5 billion from owners Tata Sons, Singapore Air as losses mount, sources say

Air India is seeking around $1.5 billion in fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to fund its turnaround, according to two people familiar with the matter. The funding could be provided in tranches, with Singapore Airlines expected to contribute according to its roughly 25% stake. Discussions are…

The Economic Times

DGCA weighs annual random drug tests for pilots after Air India Phuket-Delhi incident: Ram Mohan Naidu

India's aviation regulator is considering mandatory annual random drug tests for all pilots. This proposal follows a recent Air India incident, prompting policy review. Currently, only ten percent of pilots undergo random drug testing each year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is consulting stakeholders on potential rule changes. Any…

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Canada Beyond Niagara: British Columbia, the Rockies, and What Indian Travellers Actually Need to Know

Why the West Gets SkippedThe Toronto-Niagara circuit exists because it's easy to explain to a travel agent and easy to sell as a package. Flights from Mumbai or Delhi land in Toronto. The family WhatsApp group has already been to Niagara. The path of least resistance runs east to west…

The Economic Times

Delhi rains disrupt flights: 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted; Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisories

Heavy rain battered Delhi-NCR on Monday, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Fifteen Delhi-bound flights were diverted due to adverse weather conditions impacting operations. Airlines issued travel advisories, urging passengers to check flight statuses before departing. The weather office issued red and orange alerts for thunderstorms and strong winds.

The Economic Times

Frequent traveller? Know about status matching and how to use existing loyalty programmes to get another

A status match essentially allows one loyalty programme to recognise your credentials from another. Instead of spending 50 nights at a hotel chain or flying dozens of sectors with an airline to reach elite status, you show that another company already considers you a valuable customer. The new programme may…

The Economic Times

Air India reduces Delhi cargo transfer time to 5-8 hours, expands pilot across India-Europe routes

Air India successfully launched a new cargo transshipment policy on a key air route. This initiative significantly reduced cargo connection times at Delhi Airport. The policy allows eligible shipments to remain securely packed throughout their transit. This streamlined process aims to attract more transit cargo to Indian airports. The airline…

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Air India international traffic plunges 36% as war, airspace curbs hit overseas operations

Air India's international passenger numbers fell 36 percent in the April-June quarter. This decline occurred as the US-Iran war and Pakistani airspace restrictions impacted Indian carriers. Foreign airlines, however, saw their India carriage increase by seven percent during this period. Overall international travel to and from India decreased by 10.5…

The Economic Times

Domestic air passenger traffic slips 4.80 pc to 1.20 crore in Jul: DGCA

Domestic air passenger traffic saw a slight decrease in July compared to last year. All major Indian airlines experienced a drop in their passenger load factors. IndiGo and Air India group increased their market share during the previous month. Akasa Air and SpiceJet witnessed their market share decline. IndiGo reported…

The Economic Times

DGCA may mandate random psychoactive substance tests for over 25% flight crew across Indian airlines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is set to make it mandatory for airlines to randomly test more than 25 per cent of their flight crew every year for psychoactive substances through urine samples and this testing requirement would apply to all Indian airlines, top official sources said.

The Economic Times

Pilots body FIP calls for making oral fluid testing complementary under drug testing framework

The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged the DGCA to introduce oral-fluid drug testing alongside existing urine-based screening and raise pilots’ annual random testing to 20-25% from 10%. The proposal follows an Air India pilot testing positive for drugs, prompting the airline group to order mandatory one-time testing for pilots.

The Economic Times

Air India undertakes pilot testing programme amidst scrutiny after Phuket incident

Air India has voluntarily undertaken a testing programme covering all its pilots, beyond regulatory requirements, amid heightened scrutiny following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident. The airline said the move reflects its commitment to safety and professionalism, while urging stakeholders to avoid speculation and wait for verified findings after the ongoing process…

The Economic Times

Two more Air India pilots fail drug test after Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Two more Air India pilots failed preliminary drug tests following a recent incident. Air India mandated psychoactive substance screening for all its pilots after a previous positive test. The captain of the Phuket-Delhi flight claimed prescribed sleeping pills caused his positive result. Over 400 pilots have undergone this new internal…

The Economic Times

Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata separately briefed govt on rift, concerns before chairman's exit

Tata leaders recently updated government officials on internal conflicts and strategic rifts within the conglomerate. Issues concerning business initiatives, appointments, and Air India’s financial woes were highlighted. Following Noel Tata's visit to Delhi, speculation about leadership succession and his role at Trent emerged. The government's historical ties with the Tata…

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