In 2026, Air India pilot salaries remain among the strongest in the Indian aviation sector, especially for experienced commanders operating long-haul aircraft.
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A former Air India (AI) pilot has regained his Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) after the Bombay High Court set aside a 2011 suspension order issued by India’s aviation regulator.
Air India First Officer dies of heart attack during crew rest in Bali after operating Delhi-Bali flight. No pre-existing condition reported.
Every year on April 26, the global aviation community observes World Pilots Day to honour the skilled professionals who safely transport millions of passengers across the skies.
Air India co-pilot deported from US after marijuana found in bag at San Francisco Airport. DGCA launches investigation.
Air India is increasing its Boeing 787 pilot workforce to handle extended international routes caused by ongoing airspace restrictions and rising crew fatigue.
An incident involving Air India (AI) has drawn regulatory scrutiny after one of its pilots was arrested at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) while preparing to operate a scheduled international flight.
Air India (AI) removed a Boeing 777 pilot from duty at Vancouver Airport (YVR) after he allegedly failed an alcohol test before operating Flight AI 186 to Delhi (DEL) via Vienna (VIE) on December 23, 2025.
Air India (AI) has received a show cause notice from India’s aviation regulator after operating flights between Delhi (DEL) and Tokyo (TYO) despite repeated technical snags.
Air India (AI) confirmed that a Boeing 777 operating from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) returned to its origin shortly after departure due to an engine-related alert on December 22, 2025.