NEWSJun 22, 2023Akasa Air Orders Four 737 MAX 8s, Expands Order to 76 MAX 8s From Boeing Newly established Indian airline Akasa Air has added an additional four Boeing 737 MAX 8s to the airline's already mammoth order of 72 737 MAX aircraft. This comes as the Indian aviation market is undergoing an expansion, with numerous new startup airlines and aircraft orders.Read More →
NEWSJun 19, 2023IndiGo Places Record-Breaking Order for 500 Airbus AircraftIndian airline IndiGo today placed an order for a record purchase of 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft. The order increases IndiGo's total Airbus aircraft on order to 1,330 and sets the record for the largest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The deal is valued in the ballpark of USD $50 billion.Read More →
NEWSJun 07, 2023Air India 777 Diverts to Russian City Following Engine ProblemsOn June 6, an Air India Boeing 777-200LR, possibly with U.S. citizens onboard, was forced to divert to a Russian airport after a technical issue with one of the aircraft's engines. Read More →
NEWSMay 25, 2023Air India to Fly 19,000 Pilgrims on Hajj FlightsAir India plans to fly 19,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform in the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The flights will fly to Jeddah and Medina on from four Indian cities.Read More →
ROUTESApr 30, 2023Lufthansa Announces Flights to India and A380 Long-Haul RoutesLufthansa has announced new flights to India and that more routes will use the Airbus A380 aircraft. The airline aims to expand its international reach by serving more people on popular routes and launching flights to fast-growing destinations.Read More →
ROUTESApr 27, 2023Air India Expands Service to Dubai From Delhi and MumbaiAir India increases flights to Dubai from Delhi and Mumbai. This will help customers to choose from multiple flight timings throughout the day, with options to fly on the 787 Dreamliner and A320 family.Read More →
NEWSApr 24, 2023Government in Talks With IndiGo, Air India, and IGIA to Develop International Aviation Hub in DelhiThe government has requested the three companies IndiGo, Air India, and the operator of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), to explore global best practices to create a well-coordinated international and domestic aviation hub in India.Read More →
NEWSApr 18, 2023Hair-Pulling Passenger Causes Air India Flight to ReturnDescription of an incident where an Air India flight was forced to return to its origin due to a disruptive passenger. The passenger was reported to have physically harmed two crew members which prompted the diversion.Read More →
NEWSApr 13, 2023Air India to Deploy TaxiBots at Bengaluru and Delhi for A320 AircraftAir India is using TaxiBots at Bengaluru and Delhi airports as a way to reduce its environmental impacts. TaxiBots are used to taxi planes without using the aircraft's engines, thus reducing emissions and fuel consumption in the long-run.Read More →
NEWSApr 03, 2023Air India Launches its New Premium Economy on US-Bound FlightsAir India has announced the launch of its new Premium Economy class, set to be implemented on flights between India and the United States. Starting May 15, passengers will be able to travel in Premium Economy on three routes operated with the airline's Boeing 777-200LR aircraft: Bangalore to San Francisco, Mumbai to San Francisco, and Mumbai to New York.Read More →
