India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued four show-cause notices to Air India for multiple safety and operational violations. The notices were served after the airline voluntarily disclosed irregularities related to crew rest, flight duty

An Air India Boeing 787 (Flight AI 315) from Hong Kong to Delhi experienced a small auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after landing and while passengers were disembarking at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 22, 2025. The APU, located near the aircraft’s tail, shut down automatically as designed. Minor Damage, All Safe Air India […]

Air India has been served nine show-cause notices in the last six months for five different safety-related violations. This information was shared by Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, during a recent session of Parliament. The regulatory scrutiny comes amid broader concerns about flight safety standards in India’s rapidly growing aviation sector.

The ongoing investigation into the 12 June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad is now focusing on the actions of the aircraft’s captain, Sumeet Sabharwal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, cockpit voice recordings indicate that the captain may have turned off both engine fuel control switches just seconds […]

A safety alert issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) weeks before the Air India Flight 171 crash warned of a potential issue with the fuel shut-off valve actuators on Boeing aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner model involved in the incident. The advisory, dated May 15, urged immediate inspection of these components, which are […]

The preliminary report into the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash has ruled out sabotage or bird strike as causes of the accident. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground. The sole survivor, a British national, […]

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary findings into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The report, based on early analysis of flight and cockpit data, points toward a rare and catastrophic dual-engine failure as the likely cause of […]

An Air India flight bound for Washington D.C. from Delhi was abruptly cancelled after experiencing a technical issue during a scheduled fuel stop in Vienna. The disruption sparked concern among passengers and travel stakeholders, highlighting challenges in long-haul flight operations. In‑Flight Technical Snag During routine refuelling in Vienna, the aircraft developed a

An Air India flight bound for Delhi returned to Mumbai shortly after takeoff when crew and passengers detected a strong burning smell in the cabin. The crew promptly decided to return to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, citing safety as the top priority. Upon landing, engineers and technicians boarded the aircraft to conduct a […]

Tata Sons has announced a dedicated ₹500 crore trust to support families affected by the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12. The proposal, presented by Chairman N Chandrasekaran, demonstrates the Group’s commitment to enduring care for those impacted by the tragedy. The AI‑171 Trust will provide a range of assistance, including compensation, medical