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Air India A320neo loses 300 feet on Phuket–Delhi flight, injuring 17 as DGCA investigates possible technical fault

Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi briefly lost about 300 feet in cruise after encountering severe clear-air turbulence, injuring 13 passengers and four crew members. Air India initially attributed the event to turbulence but later changed its language as India’s DGCA opened an investigation into a possible transient technical fault.

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India opens probe after Air India A320neo loses 300 feet in severe turbulence, injuring 17

Air India Flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe clear-air turbulence and a reported 300-foot altitude loss during cruise. Seventeen passengers were injured, while the Airbus A320neo landed safely in Delhi; Indian authorities have opened an investigation into the aircraft’s momentary altitude variation.

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Air India expands Canada network and 787 cabin upgrades as United plans premium Houston deployment

Air India is introducing its new Boeing 787-9 cabin on Delhi–Toronto flights, adding Mumbai–Toronto service and 4,400 monthly Canada seats while accelerating 787-8 retrofits through Shanghai MRO. Separately, United will deploy its 222-seat “Elevated” 787-9 on Houston long-haul routes from October 2026.

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Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki study eVTOL medical logistics in India as ePlane advances e200X wiring

Air India, Japan’s SkyDrive and Suzuki Motor Corporation signed an MoU to assess eVTOL aircraft for time-critical medical logistics in India, including air ambulance applications in congested cities. Separately, SASMOS HET Technologies and The ePlane Company agreed to support EWIS development for the e200X eVTOL.

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IndiGo plans to defer its next major aircraft order until around 2030 as it weighs next-generation technology

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said the airline expects to wait until around 2030 before making its next major aircraft purchase, giving it time to assess next-generation aircraft technologies. Bhatia also defended IndiGo’s 66% domestic market share and outlined the carrier’s growing role in India’s international tourism strategy.

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FAA, EASA Advance Airworthiness Inspections for Boeing 787, 737 MAX and CFM56-7B Fleets

Air India has begun phased Boeing 787 modifications following an FAA airworthiness directive concerning a door issue, while the FAA proposes seat inspections on select 737 MAX variants. Separately, EASA is seeking broader ultrasonic fan-blade inspections for CFM56-7B engines powering the global 737NG fleet.

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