All Air India articles – Page 2
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NewsTailwind indicated before Air India 737’s fatal ‘table-top’ overrun
Indian investigators probing the fatal Boeing 737-800 overrun at Kozhikode are likely to examine whether tailwinds might have further complicated a night landing in wet conditions, at an airport classified by the country’s regulator as ‘critical’ owing to its table-top design. At least 18 occupants of the Air India ...
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Air India Express 737-800 breaks up in Kozhikode excursion
Both pilots of an Air India Express Boeing 737-800 are among 17 fatalities after the aircraft suffered a runway excursion and broke up after landing at Kozhikode. The airline has disclosed that 190 occupants, including six crew members, were on board the jet. Neither pilot survived the accident, ...
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India extends flight suspensions till 3 May
India will suspend all scheduled passenger flights for nearly three more weeks after the country extended a coronavirus-related lockdown.
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In depth
IndiGo has most new aircraft at risk among Indian carriers
IndiGo has, among compatriot airlines, the highest number of new aircraft deliveries at risk as India began a three-week lockdown today.
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Air India seeks government-guaranteed short-term loan
Air India is inviting bids for government-guaranteed loans totalling INR4.22 billion ($57.1 million). A tender document on the flag carrier’s website states that the loan tenor will be up to one year, and the full amount will be drawn by 24 March. The carrier asks that banks ...
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New Delhi approves Alliance Air to operate India-Sri Lanka flights
Air India’s regional unit Alliance Air has been granted “special dispensation” by the Indian government to operate between India and Sri Lanka. A notice from the civil aviation ministry states that the exemption would stay in place until the carrier has a minimum of 20 aircraft, or has about ...
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Indian government seeks expressions of interest in Air India sale
India’s government is seeking expressions of interest from investors following its approval, in principle, for the divestment of flag-carrier Air India – with the entire share capital on offer, along with the whole of Air India Express and 50% of its handling joint venture AISATS. Financial services specialist EY ...
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Opinion
Third time lucky for Air India privatisation?
If the Modi government’s second attempt to privatise Air India in as many years fails, it will not be for a lack of trying.
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News
Hard-landing A319 not withdrawn for checks for days
Indian investigators have revealed that an Air India Airbus A319 which suffered a severe hard landing at Chennai was released to continue flying and not taken out of service for five days.
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India's Alliance Air seeks to lease two ATR 72-600
Air India’s regional unit Alliance Air is seeking to lease two new ATR 72-600s that can be delivered by September 2020.
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Air India plans for rapid growth post-privatisation
Air India has prepared plans to increase its fleet to over 250 aircraft over the next five years although that will depend on the outcome of its privatisation process.
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Wrong-runway landing captain unaware of construction
Investigators probing the landing of an Air India Airbus A320neo on a new Maldives runway which was still under construction have disclosed that the captain was unaware of its existence.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Indian carriers put Jet's demise behind them
The demise of Jet Airways has opened up new international opportunities for India’s remaining airlines, with most airlines grabbing the opportunity with both hands.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business on Kjos, Ryanair, India, Korean, awards
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available.
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News
India restates dream of being financing, leasing hub
India has set its sights on becoming an aircraft financing and leasing hub to bolster its burgeoning aviation industry.
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Air India Express 737 in Mangalore taxiway excursion
An Air India Express Boeing 737-800 was involved in a taxiway excursion at Mangalore International airport on 30 June.
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Air India picks up former Jet Airways international allocations
Air India has been allocated rights to operate nearly 20,000 weekly seats to Hong Kong, Dubai, Qatar, Singapore and the UK that were previously used by Jet Airways.
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Virgin Atlantic moves to fill Jet void on Heathrow-Mumbai
Virgin Atlantic is to resume flights between London Heathrow and Mumbai following the suspension of Jet Airways' own service on the route.
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Air India eyes streaming IFE for core fleet
Air India is looking to roll out streaming in-flight entertainment across its core fleet of Boeing 787s, 777s and Airbus A320 family aircraft.
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New vehicle set to absorb Air India debt, sell off units
New Delhi has approved the establishment of a special purpose company that will take around half of Air India's debt and four subsidiaries that are set to be sold off.
