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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline remains focused on profitability despite external challenges and plans to induct over 100 new aircraft in two years. The carrier is also preparing for leadership transition and continuing its transformation programme

Passengers at Kolkata airport protested after an Air India Express flight to Chennai was delayed for nearly six hours due to a technical fault. The flight, carrying about 170 passengers, eventually departed after noon, while travellers criticised communication and lack of assistance

The government informed Parliament that 352 significant technical defects were reported in flight operations till June 2026, while the DGCA issued 382 show-cause notices for safety violations since January 2024 and undertook multiple enforcement actions against airlines

Tata Group-owned Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express reported a combined net loss of Rs 22,238 crore in FY26, more than double the previous year’s loss, as revenues fell nearly 9% to Rs 71,870 crore. Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran told shareholders the airline’s turnaround is a long-term process, likely spanning 5–10 years.

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport will expand direct connectivity from 17 to 22 Indian cities in August, driven by rising passenger demand. Airport officials said India remains a key tourism market, with Indian traffic growing over 20 per cent annually

Air India Group expects to receive 50-60 new aircraft over the next 18 months as its transformation programme remains on track despite supply chain disruptions, geopolitical challenges and delivery delays. The airline also plans to restore services and modernise its fleet

Navi Mumbai International Airport launched its international operations with Air India Express operating the first overseas flight to Abu Dhabi. The airport, which began domestic services in December 2025, has already connected 46 domestic destinations and served over 2.3 million passengers

Air India Express has fully restored its West Asia network by resuming flights to Salalah (Oman) and Kuwait, strengthening connectivity between India and the Gulf. Services on the Kozhikode–Salalah route restarted on July 2, Kozhikode–Kuwait on July 3, and Bengaluru–Kuwait on July 4, with frequencies set to expand.

An Air India Express flight from Kannur to Jeddah returned to Kannur Airport on Tuesday after pilots detected an engine warning light about two hours into the journey. The aircraft landed safely after fuel reduction, and inspections later identified a fuel filter issue

An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur aborted take-off at Lucknow airport after monkeys were spotted crossing the runway. The aircraft later departed after refuelling, while the incident caused delays to the flight and affected the schedule of some other departures

Air India will shift all domestic flights at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 starting March 29. The move covers 210 weekly flights, consolidating domestic and international operations at T2, which offers upgraded facilities and passenger convenience.

Air India and Air India Express will operate 72 flights to and from West Asia despite tensions, including services to Jeddah and Muscat. Meanwhile, airlines including IndiGo and Akasa Air introduced fuel surcharges due to rising ATF prices

Air India Express stole the spotlight at Wings India 2026 with a live Usha Uthup performance and the showcase of VT-RNT, its first line-fit Boeing 737-8, featuring a Parsi Gara-inspired livery and designed to the airline’s new brand standards.

Both sides — Wilson and Tata Group — don't want a renewal of the contract after 2027, according to source  

A passenger at Delhi airport, Ankit Dewan, alleged assault by off-duty Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal, resulting in a displaced nasal bone. Police have registered a case under BNS 2023, and an investigation, including CCTV review, is underway

A Visakhapatnam-bound Air India Express flight from Vijayawada was cancelled on December 18 due to a technical snag detected before take-off. Passengers, including M Venkaiah Naidu and Andhra Pradesh ministers, were provided accommodation, refunds, and rescheduling options

Akasa Air and Air India Express reported steep losses in FY 2024-25, according to government data. While IndiGo posted profits, several carriers including Alliance Air, Fly91, and Quikjet Cargo continued to struggle amid a mixed performance across India’s aviation sector

IndiGo cancelled five flights from Agartala on Tuesday as its operational disruption stretched into the eighth day. Airport authorities said six other flights ran as scheduled, while Air India Express and Akasa continued normal operations at the busy MBB Airport

IndiGo cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi on December 5, causing airfare spikes nationwide. Fares on routes like Delhi–Bengaluru reached Rs 1.02 lakh. Crew shortages due to new pilot duty norms and previous cancellations worsened the disruption, stranding thousands of passengers.

IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express began upgrades on 270 of 338 A320-family aircraft to fix a flight-control issue from solar radiation. The work, covering 80 percent of affected planes, caused 60–90 minute delays and four cancellations by Air India Express; IndiGo and Air India reported no cancellations, DGCA said.