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EU watchdog flags alleged Air India safety lapses, warns audits or EU restrictions

The EU aviation watchdog has flagged alleged safety lapses at Air India, raising the prospect of formal audits and potential restrictions on the carrier’s operations in Europe. The move signals an escalation of regulatory scrutiny that could lead to inspections or operational constraints.

2026-03-18T21:44:21.751611-07:00

indiatoday.in

Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets, returns six‑year‑grounded B777‑300ER to service

2026-03-17T23:05:29.186923-07:00

Times of India

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00

Skift

Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme

2026-03-16T05:55:02.697880-07:00

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EU watchdog flags alleged Air India safety lapses, warns audits or EU restrictions The EU aviation watchdog has flagged alleged safety lapses at Air India, raising the prospect of formal audits and potential restrictions on the carrier’s operations in Europe. The move signals an escalation of regulatory scrutiny that could lead to inspections or operational constraints.

2026-03-18T21:44:21.751611-07:00

EU watchdog flags alleged Air India safety lapses, warns audits or EU restrictions

indiatoday.in

Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets, returns six‑year‑grounded B777‑300ER to service Air India has returned the final of 30 long‑grounded aircraft to service, completing a restoration campaign that included a six‑year‑grounded Boeing 777‑300ER (VT‑ALL) which rejoined commercial operations in March 2026 after extensive work by Air India Engineering Services. The programme follows the carrier's post‑privatisation fleet‑rebuild commitments.

2026-03-17T23:05:29.186923-07:00

Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets, returns six‑year‑grounded B777‑300ER to service

Times of India

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Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise An Air India Airbus A350 on the New York–New Delhi sector diverted to Shannon after passengers and crew reported severe floorboard vibrations and an unexplained belly‑section noise while cruising at about 33,000 ft. The crew elected to land in Ireland for inspection; no injuries were reported in initial accounts.

2026-03-16T09:53:52.414088-07:00

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise

Skift

Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme Air India has launched an internal probe after finding that more than 4,000 employees abused its staff travel Employee Leisure Travel scheme, prompting a review of controls and processes. The investigation is examining suspected misuse of discounted leisure travel privileges and potential breaches of company policy.

2026-03-16T05:55:02.697880-07:00

Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme

FlightGlobal

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Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services Gulf airspace suspensions linked to the Iran conflict have prompted widespread cancellations and longer routings, forcing rapid network adjustments. Air Astana reports a surge in point‑to‑point and transit passengers after reallocating Gulf flying to Asian routes, while Etihad and other carriers operate limited, safety‑assessed schedules.

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services

Skift

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Airlines add fuel surcharges as jet fuel spikes after Iran tensions; some carriers hold off Several carriers are introducing fuel surcharges as crude and Jet A‑1 prices rise amid tensions with Iran. Aerolíneas Argentinas added $10–$50 surcharges (domestic: 7,500 ARS per leg); Air India will apply fees from March 12 (Rs 399 domestic); Brussels Airlines says it will hold off for now.

2026-03-11T06:18:17.868343-07:00

Airlines add fuel surcharges as jet fuel spikes after Iran tensions; some carriers hold off

Reuters

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Air India Express 737 MAX 8 hard‑lands at Phuket; nose‑gear collapses, runway closed An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad to Phuket hard‑landed at Phuket on March 11, 2026, sustaining severe nose‑gear damage and detaching both nose wheels. Phuket Airport suspended runway operations and closed the field, with the runway shut until at least 18:00 local.

2026-03-11T02:43:18.609279-07:00

Air India Express 737 MAX 8 hard‑lands at Phuket; nose‑gear collapses, runway closed

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Indian court to rule on closure report in Air India aircraft‑leasing probe An Indian court is due to rule on a police closure report in the probe into Air India's aircraft leasing arrangements, a legal milestone that will determine whether investigators suspend or continue criminal action linked to leasing deals under scrutiny.

2026-03-11T01:54:28.540445-07:00

Indian court to rule on closure report in Air India aircraft‑leasing probe

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EU watchdog flags alleged Air India safety lapses, warns audits or EU restrictions

Air India completes revival of 30 long‑grounded jets, returns six‑year‑grounded B777‑300ER to service

Air India A350 diverted to Shannon after severe floorboard vibrations and unexplained belly‑section noise

Air India launches probe after discovery that 4,000+ staff abused leisure travel scheme

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