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Air India eyes more widebodies, cost cuts under new CEO

Air India eyes more widebodies, cost cuts under new CEO The HinduAir India seeks more wide-body jets, sees profitability 'very soon,' CEO says ReutersAir India to rebalance network, explore third hub in Bengaluru and seek more wide-body aircraft Telegraph India'Punching below its weight': Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam vows to turn around airline profitability The Times of IndiaAir India targets international market share, plans more wide-body orders BusinessLine

‘Impatient for profitability’: Air India CEO wants more wide-body aircraft

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Air India to shift more West-bound capacity from Delhi to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace closure

The airline would operate flights to Europe and the US from Delhi, but move a larger capacity share to Mumbai

Air India targets international market share, plans more wide-body orders

Long-haul business could lead group growth; airline strengthens overseas sales and rebalances hubs

'Punching below its weight': Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam vows to turn around airline profitability

'Punching below its weight': Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam vows to turn around airline profitability The Times of IndiaAir India seeks more wide-body jets, sees profitability 'very soon,' CEO says ReutersAir India eyes more widebodies, cost cuts under new CEO The HinduAir India to rebalance network, explore third hub in Bengaluru and seek more wide-body aircraft Telegraph IndiaAir India targets international market share, plans more wide-body orders BusinessLine

AI Express flight crew's lapse probably led to runway incursion at Goa airport in Apr this yr: AAIB

The incident happened in the morning of April 3 involving Air India Express' Boeing 737-8 aircraft which was to operate the flight AXB 1109 from Dabolim to Delhi, and Navy's single pilot fighter jet

Air India, Air India Express Extend Saudi Flights Suspension Till November 14

Air India said eligible customers can rebook travel to or from any operational destination.

Air India gets DGCA approval for flying academy in Maharashtra

The new Air India Flying Academy in Amravati will be the first flying academy established by an Indian airline.

Air India Group’s Q1FY27 losses double to over ₹6,000 crore

Forex fluctuations, high fuel costs and airspace closures weigh on financial performance

Chaos at Mumbai airport after network glitch, IndiGo and Air India flight operations affected

Teams are working to resolve the issue, while all systems have been switched to manual mode as a precautionary measure.

Digi Yatra international passenger trials to go live at seven airports from Nov 1

Indian e-passport holders flying Air India and IndiGo eligible to use the facility for the trial period till December, 2026

Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada

Road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather. Please allow extra time for your journey to the airport, Air India said.

Evening news wrap: CJP's Dipke urges opposition to boycott 'rigged polls'; Air India suspends pilot found tipsy before Zurich-Delhi flight & more

Air India pilot found tipsy just before operating Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended

Air India pilot found tipsy just before operating Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended

Air India pilot found tipsy just before operating Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended The Times of IndiaAfter marijuana, alcohol: Air India pilot fails pre-flight test on Zurich-Delhi flight Telegraph IndiaAir India pilot fails breath analyser test at Zurich airport; faces suspension pending final report The HinduAir India pilot removed from Zurich flight over alcohol violation The Economic TimesAir India pilot suspended after failing alcohol test before Zurich-Delhi flight Firstpost

Air India pilot removed from Zurich-Delhi flight before departure over ‘alcohol use’

The ground staff reportedly noticed the pilot of the Air India flight, from Zurich to Delhi, smelling of alcohol before the flight departure on September 6.

Why no safety warnings for B787 fleet, US aviation group asks AAIB

The US‑based Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) has written to India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) demanding interim safety recommendations for the Boeing 787 fleet, citing over 100 non‑public documents that reveal chronic electrical and computer system failures on the Air India Flight 171 that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people. The AAIB acknowledged receipt of the documents but has not issued any safety warnings, prompting FAS to allege suppression of critical safety information.

AISATS personnel under scanner over Air India hub-and-spoke immigration lapse

Ground‑handling agency AISATS personnel have been suspended as investigators probe an immigration lapse that let three Italian nationals board a Lufthansa flight from Delhi to Munich without departure clearance. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also issued a show‑cause notice to Air India over the breach of hub‑and‑spoke SOPs.

Air India gets show-cause notice over Italian passengers skipping immigration at Delhi airport

The three passengers had taken a flight from Amritsar to Delhi on September 4 and subsequently boarded a Lufthansa flight from Delhi to Munich.

Centre summons Air India CEO over immigration lapse involving three foreign nationals

The central government summoned Air India’s CEO after three Italian nationals departed India without completing mandatory exit immigration at Delhi airport. The action follows a show‑cause notice from the Ministry of Civil Aviation citing a serious security and immigration lapse.