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Air India inspecting fuel switches on Boeing 787s: Why mega crash comes to mind

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner displayed at Wings India 2026 aviation event at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad, India.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026, 1:03 PM IST

Air India to reinspect fuel switches of Boeing 787 fleet day after scare

File photo of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane during its delivery to Air India

Updated on Feb 3, 2026, 2:43 PM IST

Fuel Switch scare renews focus on AI-171 crash

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 in June last year.

Updated on Feb 3, 2026, 11:37 AM IST

Aviation body urges action after fuel switch cutoff scare on Air India flight

The aircraft has now been grounded by Air India

Updated on Feb 3, 2026, 4:19 AM IST

Air India grounds London-Bengaluru aircraft after possible fuel switch cutoff

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Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 8:26 PM IST

Air India under Tatas: From high hopes to hard questions

A woman walks past an Air India display at Begumpet airport in Hyderabad. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 7:42 PM IST

Scrutiny mounts on AAIB as 2023 crash report stuck

Among the delayed AAIB reports is that of a 2023 runway accident involving VSR Aviation, the firm from which Ajit Pawar chartered the Learjet 45 that crashed on Wednesday.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 11:57 AM IST

Air India hostess retires after 35 years, final cabin announcement wins hearts

The video quickly drew heartfelt reactions online.

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 5:52 PM IST

Air India halts Iran overflights as precaution amid regional security concerns

The airline has rerouted its flights via Iraq.

Updated on Jan 28, 2026, 2:05 AM IST

Air India cancels New York, Newark flights amid US winter storm

Vehicles move on snow-covered Highway 67 during a winter storm Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Published on Jan 25, 2026, 7:42 AM IST

Heavy snow forecast forces Air India to cancel flights to New York, Newark

A winter storm swept across the US, impacting air travel. (AP)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 5:57 PM IST

Air India to operate new Dreamliner with limitations; awaits FAA nod

The aircraft, also the first custom-made Dreamliner to join the Air India fleet after takeover by the Tata Group in January 2022 (Photo for representation)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 3:19 AM IST

IndiGo crisis: Turbulence to absurdity

Stranded passengers searching for their luggage near a counter after IndiGo cancelled more than 400 flights at the airport in Bengaluru on December 5, 2025. This was one of many airports where the mass mess unfolded in that week. (PTI file photo)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 1:43 PM IST

Air India braces for record $1.6-billion loss after Ahmedabad plane crash

FILE PHOTO: Branding for Air India is seen on an Airbus A350-900 at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 24, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 1:41 PM IST

Boeing 787 had technical faults long before Air India crash: US safety group

The wreckage of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight on the rooftop of the doctors' hostel, in Ahmedabad. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026, 9:05 AM IST

Passengers stuck on plane as flight departs late

Passengers aboard Air India flight AI2470 from Pune to Delhi faced uncertainty and mounting frustration on Tuesday after being told to remain seated inside the aircraft for more than an hour. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 8:38 AM IST

Japanese YouTuber faces backlash for 'packed with Indians' Air India flight vlog

Responding to the backlash, Ikechan issued an update claiming she had no ill intent.

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 9:20 PM IST

Air India enhances Mumbai-Frankfurt flights with new B787-9, starts February

People travelling to Middle East will now be able to take flights to Jeddah or Riyadh with Air India and onward connections on Saudia-operated flights to Dammam, Abha, Gassim, Gizan, Madinah, and Taif.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 4:59 PM IST

Nephew of AI-171 pilot summoned for probe, pilot body objects

The tail part of an Air India plane, B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, has crashed on the roof of a building, in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Updated on Jan 16, 2026, 8:57 AM IST

Air India jet grounded as engine ingests cargo container while taxiing at Delhi’s IGI airport

The visibly damaged aircraft was parked at a stand as metal debris was cleared.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 4:30 AM IST

DGCA explains how Air India plane ‘ingested’ cargo container at Delhi airport

Images of the damaged engine shared by DGCA

Updated on Jan 16, 2026, 8:10 AM IST

AI flight returns due to Iran airspace closure, sucks in cargo container at IGI

FILE PHOTO: An Air India spokesperson said the airline was assisting passengers with alternative travel arrangements and refunds, as preferred (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026, 8:10 PM IST

Air India plane first hit by Iran airspace closure, then its engine sucks object

Air India plane's engine damaged after container gets sucked in it at Delhi Airport

Updated on Jan 15, 2026, 7:03 PM IST

Air India, IndiGo issues travel advisory after Iran airspace closure

This comes as Iran is experiencing unrest and closed its airspace to all flights except international ones to and from Iran with official permission

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 5:57 AM IST

Air India flights to London Heathrow, Birmingham diverted due to bad weather

An Air India spokesperson said that Flight AI131, travelling from Mumbai to London Heathrow, was rerouted to London Gatwick

Updated on Jan 9, 2026, 12:31 PM IST

Air India takes delivery of its first line fit Dreamliner in over eight years

After inspections by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft, also first line fit Dreamliner to be taken by Air India after privatisation in January 2022, is expected to arrive in India in the next few days.

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 1:43 PM IST

Tata Group starts hunt for Campbell Wilson’s Air India successor

FILE PHOTO: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 6, 2026, 3:08 PM IST

Air India said to be scouting for new CEO to replace Campbell Wilson

Campbell Wilson took over as Air India CEO in July 2022 after a 26-year career at Singapore Airlines.

Updated on Jan 5, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

Air India pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol; Canada seeks investigation

Air India pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol; Canada seeks investigation

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 11:26 AM IST

Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot fails 2 breathalyzer test before flight

File photo: An Air India aircraft at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Updated on Jan 2, 2026, 1:25 PM IST

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