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Air India to deploy new and retrofitted long‑haul cabins across eight international routes for Summer 2026

Air India will deploy aircraft with new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on eight key international services from northern summer 2026. Changes include new Boeing 787‑9 equipment and retrofitted 787‑8 on the Mumbai–London Heathrow rotation from 1 July 2026, part of a wider product refresh.

2026-02-16T00:34:43.922184-08:00

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

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India's major carriers push back on DGCA draft cabin‑crew rest rules, warn of operational constraints

2026-02-11T23:13:52.454121-08:00

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UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

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Air India to deploy new and retrofitted long‑haul cabins across eight international routes for Summer 2026 Air India will deploy aircraft with new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on eight key international services from northern summer 2026. Changes include new Boeing 787‑9 equipment and retrofitted 787‑8 on the Mumbai–London Heathrow rotation from 1 July 2026, part of a wider product refresh.

2026-02-16T00:34:43.922184-08:00

Air India to deploy new and retrofitted long‑haul cabins across eight international routes for Summer 2026

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate India's aviation regulator DGCA has fined Air India Rs 1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight passenger sectors on Nov 24–25 without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate. The DGCA suspended two CAMO executives and ordered removal of responsible post‑holders, citing erosion of public confidence.

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

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India's major carriers push back on DGCA draft cabin‑crew rest rules, warn of operational constraints IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have formally objected to the DGCA's draft cabin‑crew fatigue and rest norms, arguing proposed cumulative caps, single‑room hotel requirements and landing‑based limits would constrain scheduling flexibility, increase costs and disrupt domestic and international operations unless rules are revised to focus on duty‑periods and rest quality.

2026-02-11T23:13:52.454121-08:00

India's major carriers push back on DGCA draft cabin‑crew rest rules, warn of operational constraints

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Air India weighs turnaround plan to restore profitability Air India is weighing a turnaround plan aimed at restoring profitability, according to a short ch-aviation summary. The brief notice provides no detail on measures, timelines or financial targets, but indicates management is reassessing strategy to address current and near‑term financial performance.

2026-02-09T22:58:43.406392-08:00

Air India weighs turnaround plan to restore profitability

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Air India opens flagship 'Maharaja Lounge' at Delhi T3 as centerpiece of premium relaunch Air India opened its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 — a premium space for Business and First passengers, elite members and eligible Star Alliance travellers — opening Feb. 16. The lounge, blending Indian heritage with contemporary design, underscores the carrier’s broader product refresh alongside new 787‑9 deliveries.

2026-02-06T04:38:27.972778-08:00

Air India opens flagship 'Maharaja Lounge' at Delhi T3 as centerpiece of premium relaunch

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Air India Express Eyes First Operating Profit Since Tata Takeover Air India Express expects its first operating profit since the 2022 Tata acquisition, pencilled in for the second half of the current fiscal year. The turnaround follows doubled capacity, tripled market share, aircraft refurbishments and a growth plan targeting a 300‑aircraft value‑carrier fleet by FY31.

2026-02-05T00:13:30.164820-08:00

Air India Express Eyes First Operating Profit Since Tata Takeover

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IndiGo suspends Copenhagen, trims London and Manchester as 787‑9 limits and Iran reroutes strain long‑haul reliability IndiGo will suspend Copenhagen from Feb 17 and reduce services to London Heathrow and Manchester as limited 787‑9 availability and regional airspace reroutes force longer routings. The carrier says the changes are intended to protect winter schedules and boost long‑haul on‑time performance.

2026-02-04T14:14:06.411899-08:00

IndiGo suspends Copenhagen, trims London and Manchester as 787‑9 limits and Iran reroutes strain long‑haul reliability

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UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened a formal safety inquiry after an Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed London Heathrow for Bengaluru despite crew and ground reports of a suspected fuel‑control/fuel‑cutoff switch fault. India’s regulator inspected grounded Dreamliners and reported no defects in the switches following checks.

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches

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Air India to deploy new and retrofitted long‑haul cabins across eight international routes for Summer 2026

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

India's major carriers push back on DGCA draft cabin‑crew rest rules, warn of operational constraints

UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches

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