On 7 November 2025, the Supreme Court of India addressed the petition filed by the father of the late pilot of Air India Flight AI 171.
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Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) has unveiled a new “Flexi Contract for Pilots” programme that offers pilots on select fleets the choice of shorter duty patterns while maintaining operational efficiency.
An Air India Boeing 777 from San Francisco to Delhi diverted to Ulaanbaatar after a suspected technical issue. All 245 people onboard are safe as the airline arranges alternate travel to Delhi.
An Air India Express (IX) flight from Dubai (DXB) to Mangaluru (IXE) was cancelled moments before take-off after a technical fault and crew duty time restrictions caused significant delays.
The DGCA has proposed new refund norms allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra charges, alongside stricter refund timelines and accountability for airlines.
Akasa Air (QP) is evaluating new routes across East Africa and beyond, targeting destinations like Kenya (NBO), Egypt (CAI), and Ethiopia (ADD).
Scheduling lapses continue to trouble Air India (AI), nearly five months after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reprimanded the carrier for regulatory violations.
Air India (AI) has completed the retrofit of its A320neo fleet and launched new upgrade programmes for its A321, Boeing 787-8, and 777-300ER aircraft to modernize cabins across its entire fleet.
Months after the fatal crash in Ahmedabad (AMD) that killed more than 240 people, Air India (AI) has sought ₹10,000 crore ($1.1 billion) in financial support from its owners, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SQ).
IndiGo Airlines (6E), will launch direct flights between Bengaluru (BLR) and Riyadh (RUH) starting 16 November 2025.