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Air India Captain Tests Positive for Drugs Following Incident That Injured 24
An Air India Airbus A320 operating a Phuket–New Delhi flight on August 4 experienced a serious technical issue while cruising at 36,000 feet. All three hydraulic systems recorded a loss of pressure within seconds, while the autopilot disengaged and a brief stall warning was triggered. The aircraft initially climbed approximately 113 metres before losing around 89 metres of altitude. The…
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Possible Technical Fault Investigated After Air India Aircraft’s Sudden Altitude Loss
Authorities are investigating the cause of a sudden altitude loss involving an Air India Airbus A320neo operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, which left 17 people injured. Initial reports attributed the incident to severe turbulence, but India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is also examining the possibility of a temporary technical fault. The aircraft lost approximately 300 feet…
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Tewolde Gebremariam Appointed as Air India’s New CEO
India’s flag carrier Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Gebremariam brings around 36 years of aviation experience and is widely recognised for transforming Ethiopian Airlines into one of Africa’s largest airline groups. He will succeed Campbell Wilson and lead Air India through the next phase of its…
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Air India 787 Fuel Switches Cleared
No Fault Found in Fuel Control Switches During Air India 787 Crash Investigation India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has shared new details from the investigation into the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad in June 2025. Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol said investigators conducted a detailed examination of the locking mechanism of the aircraft’s fuel control switches at…
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Air India Cuts International Flights Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Air India is implementing major reductions across its international network starting June 2026 due to rising jet fuel prices and increasing operational costs. Flights from Delhi to Chicago, Newark, Singapore, and Shanghai are being fully suspended, while frequencies to San Francisco, Paris, and Toronto have been reduced. In total, the airline has cut approximately 100 daily flights. Global jet fuel…
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Air India First Officer Dies After Heart Attack in Bali
A first officer working for Air India, aged around 40, has passed away after suffering a heart attack in Bali, Indonesia. According to reports, the pilot had completed a Delhi–Bali flight on Tuesday and was staying at a hotel as part of scheduled crew rest. On Wednesday, after experiencing severe discomfort, he was taken to a hospital where a heart…
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Global Jet Fuel Crisis: Aviation Industry at a Standstill
Urgent Call from Indian Airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, which control 95 percent of the Indian aviation market, have informed the government that the industry is on the verge of “stopping operations.” Fuel costs, which previously accounted for 30–40 percent of total operating expenses, have surged to 55–60 percent, pushing carriers toward financial instability. ATF (Jet Fuel) Prices: Increased…
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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to Step Down
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has announced that he will step down from his position. Wilson was appointed in 2022 following the Tata Group’s reacquisition of the national carrier. During his tenure, he led major investments in fleet expansion, brand renewal, and service improvements. However, ongoing operational disruptions, rising costs, and increased regulatory scrutiny have slowed the airline’s recovery. Wilson…
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Runway Closure at Phuket After Air India Express Aircraft Incident
The single runway at Phuket International Airport was temporarily closed following an incident involving an aircraft operated by Air India Express. According to reports, the airline’s Flight IX938, operated by a VT-BWQ registered Boeing 737 MAX 8, sustained damage to its nose landing gear during landing in Phuket. The aircraft touched down at 04:24 UTC, and images shared on social…
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Air India Runs Staff-Only Dubai–India Flight
Air India Operates Staff-Only Flight from Dubai to India Air India operated a special flight from Dubai to India carrying 149 airline personnel after partial reopening of regional airspace. Due to earlier airspace closures, a significant portion of the airline’s operational workforce had been stranded in Dubai. Instead of civilian passengers, the aircraft carried only pilots and cabin crew members,…
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