NEW DELHI: Air India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday. The move comes as the airline faces persistent financial losses and mounting regulatory scrutiny following last year’s tragic crash that killed 260 people. Read More: Airspace restrictions hit Air India’s on-time performance, CEO says Wilson, a New Zealand-born […]
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Air India flight returned to Delhi after hours mid-air
NEW DELHI — Passengers aboard an Air India international flight experienced an unexpected journey after their plane returned to its departure point following more than seven hours in the air. Read More: Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights until april Flight AI185, which departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport on March 19, was headed for Vancouver […]
Air India Airbus A350 grounded after engine hit
Air India has grounded one of its Airbus A350 jets after the aircraft sustained engine damage while taxiing in dense fog. The airline warned passengers that this could disrupt flights on select A350 routes. The incident occurred at New Delhi airport on Thursday, affecting a plane that was scheduled to fly to New York. Officials […]
Canada probes Air India pilots over alcohol allegation
Canada transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate an incident in which one of its pilots allegedly reported for duty under the influence of alcohol and failed two breathalyser tests at Vancouver International Airport, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. According to the source, Canadian police conducted the breathalyser tests after […]
Indian airlines cancel flights after Ethiopian volcano eruption
NEW DELHI: Indian carriers Air India and Akasa Air have cancelled several flights following a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia that sent ash plumes high into the atmosphere, disrupting operations across the region. Read More: Ash cloud from Ethiopian volcano eruption likely to reach Pakistan Air India confirmed it had cancelled 11 flights on Monday and Tuesday to […]
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until December 24
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended its ban on Indian aircraft until December 24, according to a notice to airmen (Notam) issued on Wednesday. The extension comes just four days before the previous ban was set to expire. The closure, in effect from 2:50pm on November 19 to 4:59am on December 24 Pakistan […]
Airspace restrictions hit Air India’s on-time performance, CEO says
Air India’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, said airspace closures are affecting the airline’s ability to operate on time. He spoke publicly for the first time since the June Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad. Delayed jet deliveries and geopolitical tensions, including airspace bans from Pakistan, have added to operational challenges. Wilson acknowledged the airline faces a tough […]
Air India halts Delhi-Washington flights from September
Air India will suspend its direct flights between New Delhi and Washington, DC, starting September 1. The airline cited a shortage of aircraft and the ongoing closure of Pakistani airspace as the main reasons. These factors have increased the complexity of long-haul operations and forced the airline to reroute flights. Air India also faces pressure […]
India’s aviation regulator demands pilot training records after Air India crash
India’s aviation safety body has asked Air India for training records of the pilots and dispatcher of the crashed plane. This comes amid the investigation into the accident that killed at least 271 people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also instructed flying schools to check their training compliance. These measures aim to improve […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif mourns tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the deadly plane crash in India’s Ahmedabad city. He offered heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and called the incident a painful and tragic loss of life. The Air India flight AI-171 was flying from Ahmedabad to London. It crashed seconds after takeoff, killing all 242 people […]