DGCA slaps Rs 99 lakh fine on Air India for operating flight with unqualified pilots
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday slapped a fine of Rs 99 lakh on Air India and two of its senior executives for operating a flight last month with unqualified pilots, media reports said.
Air India cabin crew attacked by intruder in her London hotel room, investigation underway
London/IBNS: A female Air India cabin crew member was allegedly attacked by an intruder at a London hotel earlier this week.
London-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai in 3 hours after takeoff due to 'technical issue'
Mumbai/IBNS: An Air India flight to London, which departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai on Wednesday (Aug 14) morning with 354 people on board, returned to the city after the pilot-in-command reported "pressurisation issue" in the cabin, according to sources.
Ricky Kej slams Air India for downgrading him to economy class without prior notice, calls it 'rude'
New Delhi/IBNS: Grammy award winner Ricky Kej Saturday lashed out at Air India for "downgrading" him from business to economy class without prior notice to him and even refusing him any refund for the same.
Air India suspends flight operation to Tel Aviv amid ongoing conflict in Middle East
Tata-owned airline major Air India on Friday announced the suspension of scheduled operation of flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including August 8 amid the escalating tension in the region.
Delhi schools to remain shut today as national capital receives heavy rains, witnesses waterlogging
New Delhi/IBNS: Several houses collapsed in parts of Delhi and one person was reported trapped in Chandni Chowk's Sadar Bazar after the national capital received heavy rains on Wednesday evening.
India implements 5% IGST on aircraft parts, aims for global aviation hub status
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu has announced the implementation of a uniform IGST rate of 5 percent on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts, effective from Monday.
Amid ongoing diplomatic tension between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday observed the 39th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing and said the day is a reminder of why terrorism should never be tolerated.
Air India to launch its own pilot training academy in Amravati amid anticipated shortage: Report
Mumbai: In response to a likely pilot shortage in India's aviation industry, Air India is launching a pilot training academy in Maharashtra's Amravati, which will have the capacity to train 180 pilots each year, reported The Economic Times.
Air India passenger finds 'metal blade' in flight meal
An Air India passenger recently claimed he found a 'metal blade' in the food served to him while he was travelling from Bengaluru to San Francisco.
Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco takes off after 30-hour delay
New Delhi/IBNS: Over 200 passengers of a Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight faced inconvenience amid a severe heatwave in the national capital as the flight, which was supposed to take off on Thursday (May 30), departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) on Friday (May 31) night, after a delay of more than 30 hours.
Air India flight delayed over 8 hours; people fainted inside aircraft with no AC, says passenger
New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India flight passenger has alleged that some people fainted inside the aircraft, which had no air-conditioning, following a delay of over eight hours.
Air India announces appointment of Sanjay Sharma as Chief Financial Officer
Tata-owned aviation major Air India on Friday announced the appointment of Sanjay Sharma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from June 10.
Air India Express cancels over 80 flights after crew members go on 'mass sick leave'
Mumbai/IBNS: Air India Express has cancelled over 80 flights starting Wednesday (May 7) and scores of flights have been delayed after more than 200 cabin crew members went on 'mass sick leave' to protest against the Human Resource (HR) practices and alleged mismanagement of the Tata Group-owned airline.
DGCA imposes Rs 80 lakh fine on Air India
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday slapped a fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for breaching regulations related to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) for flight crew, media reports said.