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Air India orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLRs at Wings India 2026

Air India placed an incremental order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX (20 737‑8s and 10 737‑10s) and converted 15 Airbus A321neo frames to the A321XLR at Wings India 2026. The announcements support the carrier's Tata‑era expansion, accelerating narrowbody growth and extended‑range capacity for international routes.

2026-01-29T04:12:45.714744-08:00

FlightGlobal

Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

2026-01-27T01:51:26.395251-08:00

Economic Times

Air India to report record ₹150 billion ($1.6B) annual loss after June Dreamliner crash and operational disruptions

2026-01-21T23:53:24.129881-08:00

Reuters

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00

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Air India orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLRs at Wings India 2026 Air India placed an incremental order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX (20 737‑8s and 10 737‑10s) and converted 15 Airbus A321neo frames to the A321XLR at Wings India 2026. The announcements support the carrier's Tata‑era expansion, accelerating narrowbody growth and extended‑range capacity for international routes.

2026-01-29T04:12:45.714744-08:00

Air India orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLRs at Wings India 2026

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Air India to debut custom Boeing 787‑9 on Feb. 1 with blocked economy seats and Thales AVANT Up Air India will place its first custom Boeing 787‑9 (VT‑AWA) into service Feb. 1 on the Mumbai–Frankfurt route with a three‑class cabin and wellness lighting. Six incoming 787‑9s are line‑fit with Thales AVANT Up IFE; the airline will block 18 economy seats and limit some business‑class functions.

2026-01-27T15:50:21.972900-08:00

Air India to debut custom Boeing 787‑9 on Feb. 1 with blocked economy seats and Thales AVANT Up

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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420 Although the total number of fatal airliner accidents remained low in 2025, two high‑profile commercial losses — one in India and one in the United States — produced a sharp spike in fatalities to 420, reversing recent safety gains and concentrating the year’s mortality in a small number of events.

2026-01-27T01:51:26.395251-08:00

Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

AeroTime

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US safety group finds prior technical issues on Air India 787; carrier to restart 787‑9 flights Feb 1 with 18 seats blocked A U.S. aviation safety group told Congress the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in 2025 had a history of technical problems and shared its findings with lawmakers as probes continue. Separately, Air India plans to resume 787‑9 service on Feb. 1 with 18 seats blocked pending FAA approval.

2026-01-26T10:00:56.378865-08:00

US safety group finds prior technical issues on Air India 787; carrier to restart 787‑9 flights Feb 1 with 18 seats blocked

Economic Times

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Air India to report record ₹150 billion ($1.6B) annual loss after June Dreamliner crash and operational disruptions Air India is set to report a record annual loss of at least ₹150 billion (~$1.6 billion) for the year ending March 31 after the June Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner crash that killed over 240 people, plus airspace shutdowns and operational turmoil that wiped out a near break‑even turnaround.

2026-01-21T23:53:24.129881-08:00

Air India to report record ₹150 billion ($1.6B) annual loss after June Dreamliner crash and operational disruptions

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Air India and Singapore Airlines sign framework to deepen India–Singapore connectivity Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a commercial cooperation framework to deepen connectivity between India and Singapore. Subject to regulatory approvals and further contracts, the pact aims to align schedules, enable seamless single‑ticket connections, expand corporate and frequent‑flyer benefits, and pave the way for a potential joint business agreement.

2026-01-16T04:32:54.066444-08:00

Air India and Singapore Airlines sign framework to deepen India–Singapore connectivity

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Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi An Air India A350-900 was grounded at Delhi after a loose cargo container was ingested into its right-hand engine while taxiing in dense fog, causing substantial engine damage. The aircraft had returned from flight AI101; India’s DGCA has opened a probe and the carrier warned of potential service disruptions.

2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

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Air India to operate newly delivered Boeing 787-9 with refreshed cabin on Mumbai–Frankfurt from Feb. 1, 2026 Air India will deploy a newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner—configured with 296 seats, new suites and refreshed cabin interiors—on its Mumbai–Frankfurt service from 1 February 2026. The five‑weekly change standardizes a new or upgraded long‑haul product across the carrier’s Germany services.

2026-01-15T04:16:12.645372-08:00

Air India to operate newly delivered Boeing 787-9 with refreshed cabin on Mumbai–Frankfurt from Feb. 1, 2026

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Air India orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLRs at Wings India 2026

Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

Air India to report record ₹150 billion ($1.6B) annual loss after June Dreamliner crash and operational disruptions

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

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