No tolerance for terrorism: The world’s stance on Pannun’s terror threats
Nov 10, 2023, at 08:34 pm
In a resounding show of unity against the glorification of terrorism and threats to aviation security, the United States and other nations have firmly condemned the recent actions of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the General Counsel of Sikhs for Justice. Pannun’s inflammatory remarks have raised serious concerns and prompted a strong response from governments and advocates for peace and security.
DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Air India over non-compliance with CAR regulations
Nov 08, 2023, at 03:43 am
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that it has sent a show cause notice to Air India for failing to meet passenger-focused Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) regulations.
Terrorism in the name of Khalistan: A threat we can no longer ignore
Nov 07, 2023, at 09:58 pm
Khalsa Vox recently published an exposé titled ‘The Khalistan Extremist Movement: Unmasking Terrorism in Disguise.’ This report delved into the sinister undercurrents of the Khalistan movement, shedding light on the terrorist ideologies that threaten global peace.
'Don't travel by Air India on Nov 19...': Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's new threat
Nov 05, 2023, at 05:05 am
New Delhi: A fresh video of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has emerged on social media, where he is seen giving a threat to commuters planning to fly via Air India on November 19, warning that their "lives would be in danger", India Today reported.
Israel-Palestine War: Air India cancels flights to and from Israel
Oct 08, 2023, at 05:26 am
New Delhi: Air India has decided to halt its flights to and from Tel Aviv following the assault by Hamas on Israel over the weekend, media reported.
Air India announces non-stop flights between Kolkata, Bangkok from October 23
Oct 04, 2023, at 10:59 pm
Airlines major Air India will introduce a non-stop service between Kolkata and Bangkok starting October 23.
Celebrated designer Manish Malhotra to design Air India crew's new uniforms
Sep 29, 2023, at 02:45 am
New Delhi: Air India on Thursday announced its collaboration with acclaimed designer Manish Malhotra.
DGCA suspends Air India's chief of flight safety for one month
Sep 22, 2023, at 01:02 am
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a one-month suspension on Air India's chief of flight safety due to significant shortcomings identified during the regulator's examination of the airline's internal safety audits, accident prevention measures, and the availability of necessary technical personnel in July, media reported.
Air India Express's first all -women Haj flight operates successfully
Jun 10, 2023, at 04:08 am
Tata Group-owned Air India Express (AIXL) on Thursday operated India's first all-women Haj flight.
Air India apologises to passengers stranded in Russia, offers refund
Jun 09, 2023, at 12:46 am
New Delhi: Air India has issued an apology to the passengers of its flight that was redirected to Magadan in Russia due to a mechanical glitch in one of its engines. Several passengers had complained that they were left to deal with subpar food, stray arrangements, and language problem while not a single Air India crew member was on site to assure or help them.
Air India's reserve plane collects passengers stranded in Russia's Magadan
Jun 08, 2023, at 04:52 pm
Magadan/UNI: An Air India reserve aircraft that had been sent to Russia's Magadan to collect passengers stranded in the city after an emergency landing left for San Francisco with passengers early on Thursday, Magadan International Airport Director General Dmitry Sivolobov told Sputnik.
Air India passengers stranded in Russia face chaos and confusion, battle inadequate food and toilets
Jun 08, 2023, at 03:04 am
New Delhi: Stranded passengers of an Air India flight that made an emergency landing in a remote Russian town on Tuesday are struggling with unfamiliar food, shabby accommodation and a language barrier. In a Twitter post, a passenger called the situation a "full-blown humanitarian crisis" as passengers are left to deal with poor communication, subpar food and stay arrangements, while not a single Air India crew member is on-site to assure or help them.
Air India plane en route Delhi-San Francisco makes emergency landing
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:26 pm
Magadan: An Air India plane traveling from Delhi to San Francisco made a successful emergency landing near the Russian Far Eastern city of Magadan due to a malfunction, an aviation source said.
Air India flight headed to the US makes emergency landing in Russia's Magadan
Jun 07, 2023, at 01:28 pm
New Delhi: An Air India San Francisco-bound flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted and scheduled to make an emergency landing at Magadan airport in Russia on Tuesday due to a technical issue in one of the aircraft's engines.
All flights cancelled at Leh airport as Air Force's C-17 Globemaster remains stuck on lone runway
May 17, 2023, at 03:16 am
Leh/IBNS: Almost all flights to and from the Leh airport were cancelled on Tuesday as a transport aircraft belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF) remains stuck on its lone runway due to a technical snag.
DGCA suspends pilot who allowed friend in cockpit for 7 months; fines Air India Rs 30 lakh
May 13, 2023, at 01:45 am
New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator has suspended an Air India pilot, who allowed a woman friend inside the cockpit during a Dubai-Delhi flight in February, for violating safety norms and also fined the airline Rs 30 lakh.
Apr 30, 2023, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi: India's aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday issued a show cause notice to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Head of Safety, Security and Quality Functions Henry Donohoe, asking them to explain why the airline did not report an incident in which a pilot allowed a female friend into the cockpit during a Dubai-Delhi flight on February 27, 2023, media reported.
Air India to reduce flight frequency to Oman, UAE and Qatar amid crew, plane shortage: Report
Apr 15, 2023, at 04:39 am
Mumbai: Air India is planning to cut down the frequency of flights to Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar temporarily due to the airline's shortage of crew and planes, Moneycontrol reported.
Air India's London-bound flight returns to Delhi after passenger 'harms' crew members
Apr 11, 2023, at 03:34 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India flight to London returned to Delhi on Monday after an unruly passenger allegedly harmed two cabin crew members, the airline has said.
Mar 27, 2023, at 01:46 am
Kathmandu: Three employees of Nepal's air traffic controller department have been suspended for "carelessness" by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), said spokesperson Jagannath Niroula.
Air India passenger arrested for aggressive behaviour refuses to pay bail amount, goes to jail
Mar 16, 2023, at 01:38 am
Mumbai: Air India passenger, who was arrested for smoking mid-flight and aggressive behaviour, was sent to jail after he refused to pay Rs 25,000 for bail, citing an online search to claim that the fine payable under the IPC section he was booked was only Rs 250.
FIR registered against US citizen of Indian origin for 'smoking' in flight
Mar 13, 2023, at 01:40 am
Mumbai: The city police has registered a FIR (first information report) against a US citizen of Indian origin for allegedly smoking in the aircraft toilet, misbehaving with flight crew and attempting to yank open the door mid-air.
Kerala: Air India crew arrested in Kochi airport for smuggling gold
Mar 09, 2023, at 09:19 pm
Kochi (Kerala): An Air India crew has been apprehended at the Kochi airport with 1,487 grams of gold, media reports said.
Mar 01, 2023, at 05:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After Air India responded to Sanjeev Kapoor's disappointment over the in-flight food served to him, the celebrity chef has now suggested thorough audits of its services.
Feb 28, 2023, at 02:24 pm
Mumbai: Popular Indian Chef Sanjeev Kapoor on Monday criticised Tata Group-owned Air India for the food served by the airline while he was travelling from Nagpur to Mumbai.
'Wake up...cold chicken tikka': Chef Sanjeev Kapoor slams Air India meal
Feb 28, 2023, at 02:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor Monday slammed Air India for its in-flight meal.
Air India flight from New York to Delhi diverted to UK after medical emergency
Feb 21, 2023, at 02:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India flight from Delhi to New York was on Monday diverted to the UK owing to a medical emergency onboard, media reports said.
PM Modi holds telephone conversation with Joe Biden after landmark Air India Boeing deal
Feb 15, 2023, at 07:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "warm and productive" phone call with US President Joseph R. Biden on Tuesday night.
Air India-Airbus deal reflects robust India-France partnership: PM Modi
Feb 15, 2023, at 06:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked his “friend” French President Emmanuel Macron for joining him at the launch of an important partnership between Air India and Airbus, which he said reflects the robust-Indo-French partnership.
Jan 27, 2023, at 08:58 pm
New Delhi: A Delhi Court adjourned for January 30 in the hearing of bail application of Shankar Mishra who was arrested on the allegations of urinating on a woman passenger in Air India flight between New York and Delhi.