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AAIB probing Phuket-Delhi Air India flight, pilot's dope test results awaited

Medical pesonnel present with an injured crew member in a wheelchair as Air India flight (AI2379) from Phuket to Delhi experienced brief in-flight turbulence.
Published on Aug 10, 2026 07:24 am IST

After dope test, AI Phuket-Delhi flight pilot to undergo ‘confirmatory analysis’

The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), says government.
Updated on Aug 10, 2026 06:26 am IST

Did pilot of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight fail dope test? Air India reacts

A staff member present with an injured passenger on a stretcher after several passengers, including crew members, got injured as Air India flight (AI2379) from Phuket to Delhi experienced a brief in-flight turbulence.
Updated on Aug 09, 2026 08:59 pm IST

‘Most passengers discharged’: Ram Mohan Naidu on Air India flight turbulence

A passenger alleged that passengers were thrown against the cabin ceiling during the incident.
Published on Aug 09, 2026 04:20 pm IST

Why always Air India: Misinformation takes flight as airline meets turbulence

Why always Air India: Misinformation takes flight as airline meets turbulence
Published on Aug 08, 2026 05:05 pm IST

Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam was in talks to head Pakistan's PIA: Report

Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
Published on Aug 06, 2026 06:40 pm IST

Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Ex-Ethiopian Airlines chief now leading Air India

Over the years, Gebremariam has received several international recognitions for his contribution to aviation leadership.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 06:40 pm IST

Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO & MD

Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 06:40 pm IST

‘Flight dropped 300 feet’: Woman recalls Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence

Air India passenger recounts Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 03:04 pm IST

Air India's technology head Satya Ramaswamy quits, eyes AI ventures

Air India's Chief Digital and Technology Officer Satya Ramaswamy is leaving the airline.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 04:49 pm IST

A 300-foot drop: What makes monsoon skies turbulent for airlines

Air India flight AI2379 landed safely at Delhi but ten passengers and four crew were taken for medical check ups.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 11:59 pm IST

‘Saw blood on man's face’: Air India Phuket-Delhi passengers recall horror

One of the passengers who were injured on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight on Tuesday.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 09:10 am IST

Air India ordered to pay 1.36 lakh to Kerala man after 9-year legal battle

Air India has paid 1.36 lakh as compensation to a Kerala man.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 07:04 pm IST

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet after turbulence, 14 injured

The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew have safely disembarked, Air India said, adding that no serious injuries have been reported.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Air India resumes 20 weekly flights between India and Canada

Air India’s new wide-bodies aircraft which began servicing the Toronto-New Delhi route on Saturday. (Air India)
Published on Aug 02, 2026 12:12 am IST

Air India’s turnaround goes off the flight plan

Some industry representatives find the idea of a panel quite unfathomable.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 06:48 am IST

‘No abnormality’ in fuel switch test of Air India's grounded Boeing 787: Govt

An Air India pilot reported a fault in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 08:30 am IST

No abnormality found in fuel control switch of Boeing 787 fleet: Centre

The DGCA also sent a team to Boeing’s facility in Seattle to test the FCS panel.
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Travel vlogger calls Air India's First Class private suites ‘Asia’s finest'

Explore Air India's exclusive first-class private suites in New Delhi.
Published on Jul 30, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Air India launches Easy Connect service from Amritsar to 27 global destinations

Air India on Tuesday launched its Easy Connect services from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar, expanding the central government’s hub-and-spoke aviation model and bringing hassle-free international connectivity closer to travellers across Punjab. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:13 am IST

'Wait for report': SC after father of Air India crash pilot seeks ‘fair’ probe

Tail of Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed is seen stuck on a building after the incident in Ahmedabad.
Published on Jul 28, 2026 06:38 pm IST

Exclusive-India rebukes its aviation watchdog over conflict-of-interest lapses, documents show

Exclusive-India rebukes its aviation watchdog over conflict-of-interest lapses, documents show
Published on Jul 22, 2026 11:33 am IST

AI-171 crash probe may end in 6 weeks, 'draft final report' by Oct: Centre to SC

Wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane sits on the open ground, outside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, where it took off and crashed nearby shortly afterwards, in Ahmedabad.
Updated on Jul 15, 2026 06:47 am IST

Air India is only Indian airline in global top 10 for punctuality: Report

Air India ranks among world’s most punctual airlines despite airport congestion challenges
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 08:03 pm IST

Government’s model for international travel: How it helps airline passengers

The Indian Government's hub-and-spoke model streamlines international travel from smaller cities by allowing passengers to check in and complete immigration at spoke airports.
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Disaster averted at Mumbai airport after Air India, AI Express come face-to-face

Mumbai airport scare: Air India and AI Express aircraft on same runway, disaster averted
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 08:56 am IST

Air India to deploy upgraded B777 aircraft on Delhi-Melbourne route from July 1

Air India will, for the first time in this route, offer Wi-Fi internet connectivity.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:00 pm IST

What caused Air India, IndiGo planes to come face to face at Ahmedabad airport?

An Air India and an IndiGo aircraft came face to face each other.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 08:27 pm IST

Wrong turn makes Air India, IndiGo planes come face to face at Ahmedabad taxiway

An IndiGo aircraft and an Air India flight came face to face at the taxiway at Ahmedabad airport.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 06:21 am IST

Air India flight briefly enters Pak airspace, pilot put off duty pending probe

Air India said that the incident has been reported to the relevant regulatory authorities and is being investigated internally.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 08:59 pm IST