Air India CEO Campbell Wilson anticipates that the global shortage of aircraft, which is currently hampering airline growth worldwide, will continue for at least the next four to five years.
Air India and Virgin Australia have entered into a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between India and Australia. This agreement enables Air India to place its ‘AI’ flight code on select Virgin Australia domestic and regional flights, offering seamless travel options for passengers.
Air India and Kenya Airways have officially signed a codeshare partnership, strengthening their existing interline agreement and expanding connectivity between India and Africa. The new arrangement will allow passengers to book flights seamlessly across both airlines, increasing travel options between the two regions.
Air India has finalized its comprehensive aircraft order with Airbus, comprising a total of 350 aircraft. The order includes 210 A321neo, 90 A320neo, 25 A350-900, and 25 A350-1000 models. As part of this agreement, six A350-900s have already been delivered, marking a significant milestone in Air India’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
