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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
TopicAir India

Topic: Air India

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

Development comes days after Air India’s biggest rival IndiGo hired aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO replacing Peter Elbers.

2nd incident in 10 days: Air India A350 turns back mid-air due to ‘excessive noise’

Air India: 'Flight AI111, operating from Delhi to London on 27 March, returned to Delhi as a precautionary measure after suspected technical issue. A non‑specific vibration was felt in the cabin.'

Mongolian carrier to custom-built Dreamliner—what Wings India 2026 showcases

PM Narendra Modi said that the number of airports in the country has increased from 70 in 2014 to more than 160 in 2026, and India could have more than 400 airports by 2047.

There’s an emerging duopoly in India’s aviation sector. 7 reforms to encourage competition

Companies should not unnecessarily increase fares to increase their profits and should adhere to aviation regulations. The need today is to issue licenses to new players.

Air India’s new domestic campaign feels hollow. ‘They’ve just glamourised their service’

Titled 'Change is in the Air', the campaign showcases upgraded cabins across all classes, which means better meals, better hospitality, and more comfort.

Air India’s Maharaja among King’s Guard—how the airline advertised travel to London in 1976

Titled 'Posters That Moved India: Tourism, Travel & Transport, 1930s–1970s', the special exhibition at the Heritage Transport Museum, Gurugram showcases original railway, aviation, maritime, and tourism posters

Indigo crisis is a management failure. Don’t blame the pilots

How did Indigo, long regarded as a triumph of Indian ingenuity and super management, get it so wrong? There are three components to the crisis.

Pilots’ body wants DGCA to ground all Boeing 787s & crypto stuck in ‘no man’s land’ in India

Optimists view Donald Trump’s H-1B application fee as an opportunity for India–to get its best & brightest back home. But a BBC report finds it is easier said than done

5 MPs write to LS Speaker seeking privilege motion against Air India over flight diversion row

Group also writes to civil aviation minister seeking a time-bound investigation, covering both technical & procedural aspects, & to ensure that the findings are made public in full.

Air India rejects Venugopal’s ‘plane on runway’ claim after flight diversion, MP cites captain announcement

Airline counters KC Venugopal, who was onboard, on his claim that flight made go-around due to another aircraft on Chennai runway. BJP says if false, allegation should invite no-fly list.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.