A technical snag in an Air India flight arriving from Delhi led to a tense hour-long delay at Raipur airport, leaving around 160 passengers, including a sitting MLA, stranded inside the aircraft with no immediate explanation. Flight AI 2797 departed Delhi at 8.15 p.m. and landed at Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda Airport at 10.05 p.m. on…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 51 safety lapses in Air India’s operations during its annual audit, raising concerns about the airline’s compliance with mandatory aviation safety norms. Of these, seven have been categorised as critical Level I breaches, which the airline must resolve by July 30, while the remaining 44 issues…
Delhi Airport Incident: On July 22, 2025, flight AI315 from Hong Kong to Delhi experienced a fire in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) shortly after landing and parking at the gate. The incident occurred as passengers were disembarking, and the APU automatically shut down as per system design. The aircraft sustained some damage; however, all…
On Sunday (June 22), Air India announced temporary changes to its flight schedule that will affect several of its domestic and international services. The airline has said it will suspend three routes and reduce the number of flights on 19 routes, and the changes are effective until at least July 15, 2025. The airline also…
In today’s episode of Two Sharp, Nisha Poddar breaks down two top stories. An Air India Dreamliner crashed near Ahmedabad, killing 241 the first fatal 787 crash. Boeing shares slid nearly 5%, and the tragedy jolts Air India’s revival just as it was taking off.Meanwhile, Israel’s “Rising Lion” strikes killed IRGC chief Hossein Salami and…
A London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, triggering a massive emergency response. The incident occurred near the Meghaninagar area of the city. The rescue teams had been rushed to the spot. All efforts are being made to ensure that medical aid and relief support are…