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• Paul Ash
India’s largest airline is in talks with Embraer for 100 regional aircraft, with an option to add about 50, according to people familiar with the discussions. If finalized, the deal could rank among Embraer’s largest orders; deliveries could begin in or after 2030, though terms remain under discussion.
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India’s largest airline is in talks with Embraer for 100 regional aircraft, with an option to add about 50, according to people familiar with the discussions. If finalized, the deal could rank among Embraer’s largest orders; deliveries could begin in or after 2030, though terms remain under discussion.
An inquiry into a serious runway incursion at Dabolim found that an Air India Express Boeing 737 crew failed to acknowledge a hold-short instruction. The aircraft backtracked along the runway while a Navy fighter was taking off, bringing airline and military operations into conflict.
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Air India is considering additional widebody aircraft as its new CEO sets out a plan to rebuild international market share, expand global connections and position India as a global hub. The growth push comes alongside a focus on cost reduction and profitability; separate coverage also reports IndiGo's plans for lie-flat seating on future A350s and A321XLRs.
Air India has started work on a new maintenance, repair and overhaul hangar at Delhi International, the airline announced. The multi-facility project adds a dedicated MRO development to the carrier’s base at the airport, though no details on capacity, cost or completion timing were provided.
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IndiGo and Air India Express will move selected international services from Mumbai’s existing airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport in a phased transition. IndiGo plans to start in February 2027, gradually shifting 12 daily departures and expanding service to 12 destinations; the changes coincide with redevelopment plans at Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1.
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Riyadh Air is moving some Boeing 787-9 services about 400 km northwest to Al Qassim, with passengers offered a complimentary 4.5-hour bus ride from Riyadh. Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have suspended or extended suspensions on Saudi routes, with Air India’s pauses covering Riyadh and Dammam through Nov. 7 and Jeddah through Oct. 31, 2026.
Air India is introducing restaurant-style dining, personalized service and new tableware in business class on select long-haul flights. The change brings a more tailored onboard dining experience to part of the carrier’s premium offering; the report does not specify which routes or when the rollout will expand.
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Air India has formed a dedicated team to identify savings across its operations and tightened spending approvals, according to an internal memo. CEO Tewolde Gebremariam cited airspace disruptions, the Middle East conflict and high jet fuel costs as pressures on the airline.
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