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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicAir India Express

Topic: Air India Express

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.

After Vistara, Air India Express runs into turbulence as cabin crew goes on ‘mass sick leave’

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has cancelled more than 70 scheduled flights and delayed many others after a section of its cabin crew called in sick at the last minute.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?