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Air India has introduced its first 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment system at Wings India 2026. The advanced IFE offers 4K HDR touchscreens, USB-C and USB-A fast charging, and Bluetooth pairing.

Air India has converted 15 of its 210 Airbus A321neo orders to the advanced A321XLR variant, which offers a range of up to 8,700 kilometres. The decision was announced during Wings India 2026 at Begumpet Airport.

Air India has ordered 30 additional Boeing 737 Max jets during Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 aircraft. The airline recently finalized the purchase of 20 737-8 jets and 10 737-10 jets, exercising existing options to meet growing travel demand.

Hindustan Institute of Engineering and Technology signed an MoU with Air India at Wings India 2026 to launch an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Cadet Programme, aimed at training licensed engineers to meet the airline’s expanding fleet and maintenance needs

Air India and IndiGo cancelled several international flights after Iran closed its airspace, disrupting routes to the United States, Europe, and CIS countries. SpiceJet flights were affected but not cancelled.

Flight AI101 from Delhi to New York returned due to Iranian airspace closure; on landing, its right engine sucked in a cargo container, causing major damage. Passengers were assured of alternate travel and refunds.

Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet rerouted or cancelled international flights after Iran closed its airspace amid rising US tensions. Several global carriers were also affected, while India advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran

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

Dense fog disrupted flight operations across India, severely impacting Delhi airport under CAT III conditions. Multiple flights were delayed, cancelled or diverted as airlines and airport authorities issued advisories, deployed assistance teams and warned of cascading disruptions during the peak fog season

Recent meltdown at IndiGo highlights how the duopoly has stymied the growth of the passenger aviation sector

Al Hind Air and FlyExpress received civil aviation NOCs, joining Shankh Air, which may start in 2026. The move aims to expand India’s domestic aviation market beyond IndiGo and Air India’s duopoly, promoting regional connectivity and growth

A Mumbai-bound Air India Boeing 777 returned to New Delhi shortly after take-off due to a right engine oil pressure issue. The aircraft landed safely with 335 people onboard, and alternative arrangements were made as inspections continue

The iconic promise that ‘even a person in Hawai chappal can fly’, transformed Indian Aviation. IndiGo’s meltdown now lays bare the fragility of that dream

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

Air India reported three technical glitches on its Boeing 787 fleet since July, prompting enhanced safety inspections ordered by the DGCA after a June accident. The minister said all aircraft were found satisfactory and that technical snags are routinely addressed under prescribed procedures

Air India said it “regrettable” flew an Airbus A320 at least eight times last month despite an expired airworthiness certificate. The airline has suspended involved personnel and launched an internal probe, as the DGCA investigates the lapse. The aircraft remains grounded.

IndiGo has completed the mandatory Airbus software upgrade on all 200 of its A320-family aircraft, while Air India has finished updates on over 90 per cent of its fleet. The directive from EASA affected global flight operations, including 338 flights in India.

Around 6,000 Airbus A320-family aircraft worldwide — including over 350 in India — are being grounded this weekend for a mandatory software update linked to a JetBlue incident. The precautionary exercise may disrupt schedules, with operations expected to stabilise by December 1–2.

Air India will resume non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai from February 1, marking its return to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline also plans a Mumbai–Shanghai service in 2026 as diplomatic agreements restore suspended India–China air links

Air India will operate a relief flight on Tuesday to bring back 228 passengers stranded in Ulaanbaatar after their San Francisco–Delhi flight was diverted due to a technical issue. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will return to Delhi on Wednesday morning