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 pilots used International Cabin Crew Day to deliver a surprise cockpit announcement thanking their cabin crew. The gesture drew applause from passengers and sparked a wave of heartfelt stories shared online.
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.
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.
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.
Tata Group-owned Air India offers standard salaries to its pilots based on flying experience and the aircraft they fly.
Air India and Airbus open a pilot training center in Gurugram to train 5,000+ pilots, boosting India’s aviation growth.
An Air India (AI) flight AI2403 from New Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU) aborted takeoff after a technical issue was detected during acceleration, forcing pilots to apply brakes at a high speed of 155 km/hr.