Air India
Coverage of Air India in the Nexus archive.
- Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk
The Tata chairman's sudden exit plan has raised concerns regarding the Indian multinational's commitment to investing in projects of national importance. This situation also puts bets related to chips, iPhones, and Air India at risk for JLR owner.
- Boardroom battle at India’s $280bn behemoth heralds start of ‘Noel Tata era’
A boardroom battle at India's $280bn behemoth signals the start of the ‘Noel Tata era’. Additionally, N Chandrasekaran’s successor faces a host of challenges while serving at Tata Sons. This organization operates entities including Air India and Jaguar Land Rover.
- Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reports
India’s aviation ministry is investigating the captain of an Air India flight following reports regarding drugs. This investigation relates to a recent incident when the flight dropped 300 feet midair, injuring 24 people.
- Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Drugs
The captain of an Air India Ltd. jet that suddenly dropped about 300 feet during a flight last week tested positive for illegal drugs in a second screening. This information was reported by Mihir Mishra, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- Singapore Airlines loses about S$1bn on Air India bet — with more pain forecast
Singapore Airlines lost approximately S$1 billion on its investment with Air India, and further losses are predicted. An executive stated that the timing of acquiring a 25% stake in Air India was extremely unfavorable.
- Tewolde Gebremariam is Air India’s new CEO
Tewolde Gebremariam has been appointed as the new CEO of Air India. Air India highlighted his strengths in managing complex operational landscapes, driving cultural transformation, building competitive global hubs, and developing world-class MRO and aviation training infrastructure.
- Inside the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet mid-air
An Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence, causing it to drop 300 feet mid-air and resulting in 17 injuries.
- Air India flight plummets 300 feet mid-air — throwing terrified passengers around cabin, injuring 14
An Air India flight suddenly plummeted 300 feet mid-air, causing passengers to be thrown around the cabin and resulting in 14 injuries. A passenger described fearing for their life during the incident.
- Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence; few passengers, crew sustain minor injuries
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered turbulence, resulting in minor injuries to a few passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers and crew disembarked without further incident.
- Watch: Air India crash: unpacking what went wrong and what’s next
An Air India crash has sparked global scrutiny due to being the first accident involving the aircraft type. Boeing, the manufacturer, faces additional attention amid existing manufacturing issues.
- IndiGo, Air India oppose Adani’s airline entry
IndiGo and Air India oppose Adani's entry into the airline industry, arguing it creates a conflict of interest and reduces competition, leading to fewer jobs. An Air India official cited concerns about consolidation across the value chain harming the market.
- Air India extends Tel Aviv-Delhi flight suspension until September-end
Air India has extended the suspension of its Tel Aviv-Delhi flights until the end of September. Over 40,000 Indians in Israel are affected, as the suspension disrupts their travel plans to India.
- M.G. Ramachandran’s hospitalisation in the U.S. and homecoming after treatment
M.G. Ramachandran was hospitalized in the U.S. after a stroke and underwent kidney transplant surgery. He was admitted to Downstate Medical Centre in Brooklyn, New York, on a chartered Air India flight on November 6, 1984.
- Air India crash: Draft final report will be ready by October, AAIB tells Supreme Court
The draft final report on the Air India crash will be ready by October, according to the AAIB's statement to the Supreme Court. The AAIB cited a statutory prohibition on publicly disclosing cockpit voice recordings and airborne image recordings.
- Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru aborts takeoff after technical snag
An Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru aborted takeoff due to a technical snag. Passengers remain onboard while the airline arranges an alternate flight to Bengaluru.
- Air India plane strays into Pakistan airspace; DGCA takes action against air traffic controller, crew
An Air India aircraft briefly entered Pakistan airspace during radar vectoring, prompting the DGCA to take action against the air traffic controller and crew involved.
- Today in History: June 23, Title IX signed into law
President Richard Nixon signed the Education Amendments of 1972 into law on June 23, 1972, which included Title IX prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs. The article also notes other historical events, such as Frederick Douglass receiving a presidential nomination vote in 1888 and Air India Flight 182 crashing in 1985.
- Direct flights from Guwahati to UAE begin on August 4
Air India will start direct flights from Guwahati to Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE on August 4, aiming to establish Guwahati as a major travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia.
- Hydroponic weed worth ₹4.83 crore seized at Delhi airport; passenger arrested
Hydroponic weed worth ₹4.83 crore was seized at Delhi airport when a passenger arriving from Bangkok on Air India flight AI 2335 was intercepted after crossing the Green Channel based on profiling. The passenger was arrested following the interception.
- A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened?
A year after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, families of victims are still awaiting a final report on the incident.
- British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron pays tribute to Air India plane crash victims
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron paid tribute to the victims of the Air India plane crash one year after it claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals.
- ‘I only want justice’: bereaved families seek closure one year on from Air India crash
Relatives of those killed on Air India flight AI171, which crashed a year ago, are still seeking answers. The flight departed from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport in Gujarat, India, bound for Gatwick. Sagar Patel, a London-based business manager, described his mother's routine of calling him after boarding the flight.
- Air India crash: Grieving families say justice remains elusive a year later
A year after the Air India crash, families report ongoing struggles for justice. The article highlights a lottery visa linked to fatalities and a father's battle against deportation while awaiting reparations.
- A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers
Families of victims from the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad gathered at the site to mark the first anniversary, awaiting a final report on the disaster that killed 260 people. An interim report from Indian authorities is expected, but victims' relatives express frustration as investigations continue. The preliminary report indicated fuel supply was cut off before impact, raising questions about pilot error or malfunction.
- Air India Crash Investigation Report: What Went Wrong?
The article discusses the investigation into an Air India crash, focusing on identifying what went wrong during the incident.
- One year to AI-171 crash: Air India staff to observe two-minute silence on June 12
Air India staff will observe a two-minute silence on June 12 to mark one year since the AI-171 crash. The silence will be held from 1:39 pm to 1:41 pm IST.
- Sole survivor of Air India crash demands ‘honesty and answers’ one year on
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the June 2025 Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, has called for 'honesty, transparency and answers' one year after the disaster. The incident involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that struck a medical college near Ahmedabad airport.
- No pressure on families of crash victims to accept compensation: Air India
Air India denies pressuring families of crash victims to accept compensation, while the daughter of Vijay Rupani, former Gujarat Chief Minister, accuses the airline of coercing families to waive legal rights for interim compensation.
- Remains of Air India crash victim were sent to UK mixed with another person's body and they still have not been identified, inquest hears
The remains of an Air India crash victim were sent to the UK mixed with another person's body and have not been identified, according to an inquest.
- Ahmedabad Air India plane crash tragedy to teamwork: Gujarat's emergency response sets model of coordination
An Air India flight crashed into a hostel complex at BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area moments after takeoff on June 12 last year. Gujarat's emergency response to the tragedy was highlighted as a model of coordination.
- Three Air India aircraft parked at Delhi airport hit by ground equipment; taken out of operation
Three Air India aircraft parked at Delhi airport were damaged by ground equipment, with two expected to return to operations soon and the third requiring more time for repairs.
- 'We don't look at the sky anymore': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane
The article marks one year since the Air India crash, focusing on individuals affected on the ground, including a grandfather, survivor, and witness who share their personal stories.
- A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A year after the Air India crash, a mother continues to refer to her deceased son in the present tense, while his brother remains in limbo awaiting answers.
- 'I saw things I can never unsee': Man who snuck into the Air India crash morgue reveals what he saw... and why it could blow apart the pilot suicide theory. Read DAVID JONES' report... and what happened when he visited lone survivor
A man who snuck into the Air India crash morgue shared his experience and what he saw, which could potentially contradict the pilot suicide theory. The incident involved a visit to a lone survivor. The details of the crash are being further investigated.
- 'I saw things I can never unsee': Man who snuck into the Air India crash morgue reveals what he saw... and why it could blow apart the pilot suicide theory. Read DAVID JONES' report... and what happened when he visited lone survivor
A man who snuck into the Air India crash morgue revealed what he saw, which could potentially disprove the pilot suicide theory. The incident involved a visit to a lone survivor. The details of what he saw are disturbing and significant to the investigation.
- Singapore Airlines sticking with Air India for the "long game" despite losses
Singapore Airlines is committed to its investment in Air India despite experiencing losses. The airline views its investment as a long-term strategy. Air India's performance has negatively impacted Singapore Airlines' earnings.
- Air India to cut international flights due to fuel shortages
Air India is cutting over 25% of its international flights for summer due to fuel shortages caused by the Iran war. The cuts represent another major setback for the airline, which has faced a crash and CEO departure. However, competitors like Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific are capitalizing on the situation by expanding their routes.
- Singapore Airlines Net Profit Dragged Down by Air India Woes
Singapore Airlines Ltd.'s net profit has been negatively impacted by issues related to Air India. The airline's financial performance is being dragged down due to these woes. This situation affects Singapore Airlines' overall financial standing.
- Iran war fallout forces Singapore Airlines-backed Air India to cancel 27% of international flights
Air India, co-owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will cancel 27% of its international flights due to rising costs caused by the Iran war fallout. The cancellations will take effect from June. This decision is a result of increased expenses affecting the airline's operations.
- Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report
Air India is facing a leadership vacuum and significant financial losses as it struggles to recover from a recent crash. The airline's crisis deepens ahead of the final report on the Ahmedabad crash. Air India's recovery efforts are being hindered by its current situation.