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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicAir India Express

Topic: Air India Express

Air India Express pilot grounded for ‘thrashing’ passenger, ‘calling him anpadh’ in Delhi airport scuffle

Ministry of Civil Aviation says formal inquiry ordered into the incident after passenger posts on X images of him covered in blood.

Indian aviation has a ‘safety culture’ problem. Airline carriers, training institutes share blame

Analysis shows that in at least 47% of 68 final reports, AAIB finds violations or lapses by operators & makes remarks about them. But they are not always directly linked to accidents.

Thai woman gives birth on Air India flight from Muscat to Mumbai

The airline said the cabin crew, helped by a nurse among passengers, ensured a safe mid-air delivery. Medical assistance was provided immediately after landing in Mumbai.

Air India pilots took more sick leave after Ahmedabad crash, MoS Murlidhar Mohol tells LS

New Delhi: Air India reported a slight increase in sick leave taken by its pilots following the tragic crash of flight AI-171 on June...

Air India finds ‘no issues’ in fuel control switch after checks on all Boeing 787, 737 aircraft

Airline said it will share reports of the ‘voluntary inspection’ of locking mechanism of switches with DGCA. Boeing 787s are part of Air India fleet, whereas 737s belong to Air India Express.

Air India flight faces security alert, scrutiny heightened after Ahmedabad crash

According to the company’s spokesperson, standard security procedures were carried out, and the aircraft was cleared for the next flight.

Post Op Sindoor, Air India offers free cancellation, rescheduling for armed forces personnel

Air India & Air India Express will offer full refunds and a one-time rescheduling waiver for defence fare bookings till 31 May 2025, valid for changes till 30 June 2025.

Air India and Air India Express cancel flights to certain locations after Operation Sindoor

Meanwhile, Spicejet airlines also issued a flight advisory for the airports in the northern parts of the country.

Air India Express flight lands safely in Tiruchirapalli after hydraulic failure

According to airport authorities, the flight was circling in air to burn off fuel before making a landing attempt.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

On Camera

If there are many intellectuals in society, we should be nervous: PG Mavalankar

On 30 October 1979, political scientist PG Mavalankar delivered an address at the 14th AD Shroff Memorial Lecture in Bombay, outlining the roles and responsibilities of intellectuals in society.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.