Air India has announced it will suspend its Delhi–Washington, D.C. services effective September 1, 2025, citing a combination of operational constraints and strategic network adjustments. The move is intended to preserve the reliability and integrity of the airline’s overall route structure.
Air India has officially commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 fleet, marking a major milestone in its US$ 400 million fleet enhancement initiative. The first aircraft, VT-ANT, departed in July 2025 for Boeing’s facility in Victorville, California, to undergo a full interior transformation. A second 787-8 will follow in October, with both scheduled to return to service in…
Singapore Airlines has reported a sharp 59% decline in net profit for its first fiscal quarter, citing heavy losses from its equity stake in Air India, which has recently faced multiple challenges, including a fatal crash and broader operational turbulence. Net profit dropped to $404 million from $986 million during the same period last year.
Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.
An Air India Airbus A320neo, operating as Flight AI2744, experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Mumbai International Airport on July 21, 2025, during heavy rainfall. The incident caused visible damage to the aircraft’s engine cowling and multiple tyres, but no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
A preliminary investigation into an incident involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revealed that both GEnx-1B engines were shut down within one second of each other via their fuel cutoff switches. This highly unusual event is now a focal point of regulatory review, raising critical questions regarding cockpit procedures and crew actions during the incident.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
Tragedy struck Air India operations when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bearing serial number 36279, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, en route to London Gatwick. The catastrophic accident resulted in the death of all 242 passengers and crew, and complete destruction of the aircraft.
Air India has reported impressive revenue growth for the fiscal year 2025, with revenues climbing nearly 14% to reach $7.1 billion. This marks a substantial increase for the Indian flag carrier, which also posted an operating profit during this period.
Icelandair and Air India have signed a new codeshare agreement to expand connectivity and provide passengers with improved travel options between Iceland and India. The partnership will enable seamless connections and integrated ticketing for travelers flying between the two countries.
