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IndiGo hires ex‑Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer to lead A350 long‑haul push

IndiGo appointed Aloke Singh, former MD & CEO of Air India Express, as Chief Strategy Officer to steer the carrier’s long‑haul expansion, including the planned introduction of Airbus A350 aircraft in 2028. The hire follows a period of leadership turnover as IndiGo readies international growth.

2026-03-23T09:15:16.602530-07:00

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Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returns to Delhi after 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

2026-03-22T14:58:22.113865-07:00

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Air India Vancouver flight turns back after seven–nine hours when Boeing 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

2026-03-20T09:12:20.165275-07:00

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Indian carriers warn December fare caps could force route cuts as West Asia conflict raises fuel and routing costs

2026-03-20T05:09:48.501579-07:00

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IndiGo hires ex‑Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer to lead A350 long‑haul push IndiGo appointed Aloke Singh, former MD & CEO of Air India Express, as Chief Strategy Officer to steer the carrier’s long‑haul expansion, including the planned introduction of Airbus A350 aircraft in 2028. The hire follows a period of leadership turnover as IndiGo readies international growth.

2026-03-23T09:15:16.602530-07:00

IndiGo hires ex‑Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer to lead A350 long‑haul push

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Air India disciplines employees over travel policy misuse Air India has disciplined employees following discoveries of misuse of its staff travel policy, signalling tighter enforcement and a review of internal controls. The carrier says it will apply sanctions where warranted and update procedures to deter future abuse while investigations continue.

2026-03-22T21:19:58.548175-07:00

Air India disciplines employees over travel policy misuse

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Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returns to Delhi after 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance An Air India Delhi–Vancouver service operated by a Boeing 777‑200LR was forced to return to Delhi on 19 March after it was discovered the aircraft lacked the required Canadian regulatory clearance for the sector. The reversal highlights how administrative clearance errors can disrupt international operations.

2026-03-22T14:58:22.113865-07:00

Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returns to Delhi after 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

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Air India Vancouver flight turns back after seven–nine hours when Boeing 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance An Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returned to Delhi after seven to nine hours airborne when the Boeing 777‑200LR operating the sector was discovered not to hold the required Canadian clearance. An administrative aircraft‑assignment error prompted the reversal; the aircraft landed safely and later departed for Vancouver with the same passengers.

2026-03-20T09:12:20.165275-07:00

Air India Vancouver flight turns back after seven–nine hours when Boeing 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

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Indian carriers warn December fare caps could force route cuts as West Asia conflict raises fuel and routing costs A group representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet warned New Delhi that December fare caps could force route withdrawals and delay expansion. Carriers say surging jet fuel costs and longer routings — including detours via Oman and western Saudi Arabia amid West Asia airspace restrictions — are eroding margins.

2026-03-20T05:09:48.501579-07:00

Indian carriers warn December fare caps could force route cuts as West Asia conflict raises fuel and routing costs

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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

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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

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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

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IndiGo hires ex‑Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer to lead A350 long‑haul push

Air India Delhi–Vancouver service returns to Delhi after 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

Air India Vancouver flight turns back after seven–nine hours when Boeing 777‑200LR lacked Canadian clearance

Indian carriers warn December fare caps could force route cuts as West Asia conflict raises fuel and routing costs

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