IndiGo is replacing leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with Airbus A321XLR aircraft on its Mumbai–Amsterdam route, reducing capacity per departure by around 42% while maintaining nonstop service.
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IndiGo and Air India Express will shift flights to Navi Mumbai Airport as Mumbai prepares for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
Akasa Air expects to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 10 in 2027 after the FAA granted certification on October 20, 2026.
IndiGo is ending its damp-lease arrangement for six Boeing 787-9 aircraft and shifting its long-haul strategy towards Airbus A321XLRs and A350-900s. The airline aims to increase international capacity from 30% to 40% by FY30 through new routes, codeshare partnerships and stronger connections between its domestic and international networks.
A technical problem disrupted Air India flight AI 2819 from Delhi to Bengaluru, leading to a replacement aircraft, confusion over boarding gates and a departure delay of around six and a half hours.
Air India flight AI2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on October 14 following a suspected hijack alert. The DGCA is investigating whether Mumbai ATC’s radar system, a transponder signal or another technical issue triggered the warning. The aircraft and crew were cleared after security checks, but the cause remained unconfirmed as of October 15, 2026.
Air India will launch four weekly Delhi-Osaka nonstop flights on February 2, 2027, with Boeing 787-8 services for India.
Air India and Thakural Travels must pay approximately Rs 1.34 lakh, including a refund, compensation and litigation costs, after three passengers were stranded in Delhi following the last-minute cancellation of their Toronto-bound connecting flight.
Air India is set to review staff travel rules and departmental restructuring on October 15 as the airline group tackles ₹222.38 billion in combined losses and pursues cost-saving measures.
IndiGo expects to operate nine or ten Airbus A321XLR aircraft by March 2027, targeting medium-haul routes as demand for premium travel and direct air connectivity grows. The plan reflects the airline’s wider network strategy and India’s long-term aviation growth potential.