Air India

Air India Express passenger’s licensed pistol accidentally fired at Varanasi Airport, injuring two security staff as BCAS investigates.

A second Air India (AI) flight has suffered a hydraulic malfunction within 10 days, after the pilots of an Airbus A320 operating from Bangkok to New Delhi aborted the departure on Thursday evening, August 13, 2026.

Air India (AI) plans to retrofit 16 additional Boeing 787-8 aircraft in 2027 as Tata Group’s airline continues a major fleet transformation programme.

Air India (AI) will test all of its pilots for banned substances after a Phuket to Delhi flight lost about 300 feet in altitude on 4 August. Phuket (HKT) to Delhi (DEL) was the route involved in the incident, which injured 17 passengers and crew members.

Singapore Airlines (SQ), has incurred nearly S$1 billion or about $780 million, in operating losses from its 25% stake in Air India (AI), less than 2 years after completing the investment in November 2024.

Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana as AAIB investigates Phuket to Delhi A320 altitude loss that injured 24.

An Air India pilot on turbulence-hit flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances, with another test result pending.

For many aviation professionals in India, joining Air India as an Aircraft Engineer or Technician is seen as a respected career path, especially because of the airline’s renewed growth and long-term opportunities.

Air India is evaluating flights to Adelaide or Brisbane in 2026 as it expands its Australia network with refurbished Boeing 787 aircraft. The proposed services form part of the airline’s broader fleet modernisation programme, premium cabin upgrades, and medium term international network expansion strategy.

Air India increased pilot salaries by 8% to 15% on Friday, with commanders receiving the largest raises and increases tapering down by rank.