Air India has temporarily scaled back its services to Malé, with the airline citing operational constraints and elevated fuel prices as the primary reasons behind the adjustment. The reduction forms part of a broader network recalibration affecting several international routes during the June–August 2026 period. The carrier said the decision was driven by a combination of airspace restrictions, which have increased block times on multiple long‑haul sectors, and record‑high je

Air India has reported a record annual loss exceeding $2 billion for the 2025–26 financial year, according to newly released shareholder disclosures from Singapore Airlines, which holds a 25% stake in the carrier. The results, published in Singapore Airlines’ annual report, show Air India Group recorded a loss of 3.56 billion Singapore dollars, equivalent to $2.80 billion, for the 12 months ending March 2026. This marks the airline’s largest loss on record and a significant

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned from his position and will continue in the role until a successor is appointed, marking a significant leadership transition at the Tata‑owned carrier. Wilson’s resignation was accepted at a board meeting last week, and he is expected to remain with the airline through the transition period potentially until September to ensure continuity. He had joined Air India in 2022 on a five‑year contract following the airline’s privatisation ea

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has placed parts of the Air India fleet under heightened regulatory review after inspectors identified a series of technical and operational issues during recent assessments. The findings, outlined in inspection reports shared with the airline, point primarily to minor technical discrepancies and cabin‑related deficiencies, many of which are linked to the carrier’s older aircraft. EASA’s review noted several recurring issues ac

An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a scheduled service from Hyderabad to Phuket experienced a hard landing at Phuket International Airport today, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s nose landing gear and a brief ground fire caused by debris. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injury. The aircraft, operating as flight IX 938, touched down late morning in Phuket when it reportedly encountered a high‑energy landing. The impact caused the nose la

Air India has announced a significant temporary expansion of its international flight operations including additional services to the Maldives in response to widespread airspace disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will operate 78 supplementary flights between 10 and 18 March, adding more than 17,600 seats across nine major international routes. The move comes as several key West Asian air corridors remain restricted, forcing airlines to