Air India Warns Of Fuel Cost Pressure

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

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Air India has warned that rising jet fuel costs triggered by the West Asia conflict could weaken travel demand and force the airline to consider cutting some flights if costs remain elevated. The warning reflects the growing pressure on carriers as fuel prices surge and fare hikes become harder

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UK Seeks Answers From Air India Over Dreamliner

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The United Kingdom has sought clarification from Air India after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced a fuel control switch issue, prompting safety scrutiny and technical review of the aircraft systems. Air India Dreamliner Fuel Switch Incident UK aviation authorities asked Air India to explain the circumstances under which the aircraft’s fuel control switch problem was

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Air India Braces For Record Loss After Fatal Crash

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

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 The Loss The setback follows a […]

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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 […]