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TAP Air Portugal Resumes Codeshare Partnership with Air India

TAP Air Portugal has officially resumed its codeshare partnership with Air India, extending coverage to three services between Europe and Delhi. This renewed agreement strengthens connectivity for travelers between India and Europe, offering seamless travel options and enhanced network integration.

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Air India Confirms Orders for 100 Airbus Aircraft

Air India has officially disclosed its latest orders for 100 Airbus aircraft, including 10 A350s and 90 A320 Family jets, further bolstering its fleet expansion plans. The announcement underscores Air India’s strategic focus on modernizing its fleet and scaling its operations to meet growing passenger demand.

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Air India Express to Add 65 Aircraft in Three-Year Expansion

Air India Express, a leading low-cost subsidiary of Air India, has unveiled an ambitious plan to add 65 aircraft to its fleet over the next three years. This significant expansion aligns with the airline’s strategic goal to enhance its capacity and footprint in the regional and international aviation markets.

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Air India COO Klaus Goersch to Be Succeeded by Basil Kwak

Air India has announced a leadership transition as Klaus Goersch, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will step down in January 2025. Klaus will assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and COO at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (US). His successor will be Basil Kwak, a senior executive from Vistara, marking another significant personnel movement within the Tata Group’s aviation ventures.

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Iberojet to Launch Exclusive Madrid–Delhi Flights in April 2025

Iberojet, the Spanish leisure airline, has announced plans to launch direct flights between Madrid and Delhi starting in April 2025. This new route will make Iberojet the only airline offering direct flights between Spain and India, reinstating a connection that has been absent since August 2020, when Air India ceased its Madrid–Delhi service. 

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Air India Cancels 60 U.S. Flights Amid Maintenance and Supply Chain Delays

Air India has announced the cancellation of approximately 60 flights to and from major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Washington D.C., Chicago, Newark, and New York, scheduled between November 15 and December 31. The cancellations come as the airline faces prolonged delays in aircraft maintenance and ongoing global supply chain disruptions, which have impacted its…