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  Bird hit forces Air India's Delhi-Pune flight to cancel return journey

  India | June 20, 2025 14:45 IST

  The aircraft landed safely and the bird hit was detected after it touched down in Pune, the airline said in a statement. It has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team, Air India said.

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  Why Air India flights are facing delays and disruptions: Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains

  Explainers | June 20, 2025 23:54 IST

  Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed flight disruptions post-AI-171 crash, reaffirming safety commitments, ongoing fleet audits, passenger support, and long-term aid for victims’ families.

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  Air India announces additional cancellation of 8 flights, cites maintenance issues

  India | June 20, 2025 10:27 IST

  The affected international flights include AI906 from Dubai to Chennai, AI308 from Delhi to Melbourne, AI309 from Melbourne to Delhi, and AI2204 from Dubai to Hyderabad.

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  Air India to cut 38 weekly international flights amid safety checks, operational disruptions | List

  India | June 20, 2025 10:06 IST

  Air india has been grappling with disruptions in flight operations following the fatal London-bound flight crash in Ahmedabad which killed all 241 people but one onboard.

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  Air India plane crash: 'Aircraft showed no issues before AI-171 flight', says CEO Campbell Wilson

  India | June 19, 2025 23:42 IST

  Air India plane crash: Air India CEO reaffirmed the airline’s full cooperation with the ongoing official investigation and stated that they are awaiting the final report to understand the exact cause of the crash.

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  Delhi-Vietnam Air India flight returns due to technical glitch, airline issues statement

  India | June 19, 2025 19:39 IST

  “The flight landed safely back in Delhi, and all passengers have been disembarked and served refreshments," an Air India spokesperson said.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: AAIB to decide on location for decoding black box of Air India aircraft

  India | June 19, 2025 23:43 IST

  A multi-disciplinary team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has commenced an investigation into the accident that killed around 270 people on June 12. The decision regarding the location for decoding the flight recorders will be taken by the AAIB, as per the government.

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  Air India flight rescheduled or cancelled? Here's how to track your refund

  Business | June 19, 2025 18:26 IST

  The decision comes in the wake of the fatal crash of the London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 plane soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash | Doomed AI-171's black box damaged, may be sent abroad for probe: Report

  India | June 19, 2025 15:24 IST

  The black box was recovered 28 hours after the crash. Despite its name, the device is painted bright orange to aid in recovery from debris.

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  Tata Group Chairman apologises after Air India crash, says 'aircraft had a clean history'

  India | June 19, 2025 7:40 IST

  Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has issued a public apology following the fatal crash of flight AI-171, which killed over 270 people near Ahmedabad on June 12. In an interview, he said the airline would support the victims' families and ruled out any prior issues with the aircraft.

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  New aviation rules propose demolition of obstructions near airports after Air India flight crash

  India | June 19, 2025 7:35 IST

  In the wake of the recent Air India crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued draft rules titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, to prevent future flight hazards by regulating and removing structures that breach height limits near airports.

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  Air India to curtail 15% of international flights operated by wide-body aircraft from June 20

  India | June 19, 2025 21:45 IST

  The reduced schedule will come into effect from June 20 and will remain in place at least until mid-July. During this period, Air India will maintain standby aircraft in reserve to handle any unforeseen disruptions and provide backup support wherever necessary, the airline said in a statement.

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  Air India cancels 3 international flights today due to maintenance, technical issues

  India | June 18, 2025 19:36 IST

  Air India said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms.

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  Man recovers 70 tolas of gold, cash from Air India plane crash site, hands over to officials

  India | June 18, 2025 18:07 IST

  Air India plane crash: As emergency services—led by the fire brigade and 108 ambulances—began reaching the scene, Patel and his team sprang into action. Lacking medical stretchers, they resorted to using sarees and bedsheets as makeshift carriers to transport the injured to ambulances.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash lone survivor carries brother’s remains, video captures emotional journey

  India | June 18, 2025 14:06 IST

  Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, the lone survivor of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, was seen carrying the mortal remains of his brother Ajay during his funeral in Diu. A video showed Ramesh, who had been hospitalised with burns, participating in the cremation after being discharged.

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  World's top 10 safest airlines of 2025: Is Air India in this list? Check all details

  Business | June 18, 2025 10:54 IST

  Several factors are considered before finalising the list. Some of them are fleet age, fleet size, rate of incidents, pilot skill and training, etc.

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  Air India Delhi to Bali flight returns as Indonesian volcano erupts, passengers deplaned

  World | June 18, 2025 10:19 IST

  An Air India flight bound for Bali returned to Delhi on Wednesday after Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, spewing volcanic ash into the atmosphere. The eruption triggered a red aviation alert, prompting multiple flight cancellations and diversions due to safety concerns.

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  DGCA asks Air India to focus on aircraft safety and maintenance after recent plane crash

  India | June 17, 2025 23:39 IST

  The DGCA held a high-level meeting with senior officials from Air India and Air India Express, which collectively operate over 1,000 daily flights across domestic and international routes.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 17, 2025

  India | June 17, 2025 23:40 IST

  US President Donald Trump abruptly left the Group of Seven summit on Monday as he departed a day early as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified. He also declared that Tehran should be evacuated "immediately."

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: 163 victims identified by DNA tests, 124 bodies handed over to families

  India | June 17, 2025 23:39 IST

  Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged. Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers and crew members on board the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 that crashed in Ahmedabad.