Air India Braces For Record Loss After Fatal Crash

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

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Air India is expected to post its largest annual loss for the financial year ending March 2026, following a fatal aircraft crash and a series of operational disruptions. The airline is projected to report a loss of around $1.6 billion, reversing earlier signs of financial recovery. What Led To

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Air India Boeing 777 Returns Safely to Delhi After Engine Shutdown

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft safely returned to Delhi after one of its engines was shut down mid-air as a precautionary measure, airline and aviation officials said. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport, prompting the cockpit crew to follow standard safety procedures and turn back. Engine Issue […]

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Air India Introduces New Fares After Price Cap Order

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Air India has started rolling out revised ticket fares after the government issued a directive capping domestic economy prices. The decision was taken after large-scale disruptions in air travel, triggered by IndiGo’s pilot shortage and mass cancellations, led to unusually high fares across the market. Government Caps Economy Ticket Prices Under the new order, maximum […]

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Preliminary Report Does Not Blame Pilot In Air India Crash

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has informed the Supreme Court of India that the preliminary investigation into the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) probe of the June 12 crash involving Air India has not attributed fault to the pilot. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing around 260 people. The government clarified that […]

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Air India Seeks Funding From Owners After Crash

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Air India has approached its owners — Tata Sons (74.9 % stake) and Singapore Airlines (25.1 %) — seeking approximately ₹10,000 crore (around US $1.14 billion) in fresh funding according to Bloomberg News, . The request follows the June crash of its Boeing 787 on the Ahmedabad–London route and ongoing operational and financial challenges. Purpose […]

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Air India Newark-bound Flight Returns to Mumbai Mid-air

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

A flight operated by Air India from Mumbai to Newark (flight AI191) made a precautionary return to Mumbai on October 22, 2025 after a suspected technical fault. The aircraft landed safely at its origin, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, without incident. Technical Issue Suspected Shortly after departure, the crew identified a potential technical

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Bird Strike Disrupts Air India Flight, Lands Safely in Chennai

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

An Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai carrying 158 passengers encountered a bird strike but landed safely in Chennai, airport authorities confirmed. Following the incident, the airline cancelled the return leg of the journey as a precaution. Incident and Response The bird impact was detected after the aircraft touched down in Chennai. No injuries […]

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Air India Flight Lands Safely After Emergency Turbine Deployment

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

Mumbai / Birmingham, Oct 5 (News Report) — A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham deployed its emergency Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach on October 4, but landed safely. The aircraft has been grounded for inspections. Turbine Deployment During Approach The airline reported that while descending towards Birmingham, the […]

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Air India Advises Web Check-in Amid Heathrow Cyberattack

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

A cyberattack on a third-party service provider disrupted check-in, boarding, and baggage drop systems at major European airports, including Heathrow (London), Berlin, and Brussels. The breach affected Collins Aerospace’s MUSE software. Flight Operations Affected The disruption led to flight delays and cancellations as automated systems went offline. Airlines were forced

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Over 200 Deplaned After AC Fault On Delhi-Singapore Flight

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

More than 200 passengers on Air India flight AI2380 bound for Singapore had to deplane at Delhi airport after being seated for almost two hours. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a failure in its air conditioning and electric supply systems. Cause And Response Air India confirmed the delay was due to a “cabin cooling issue […]