🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥

Startup Showcase

Premium Content

Try our Valuation Calculator →

News on Medial

Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides

India's aviation regulator has reprimanded Air India for safety violations after three Airbus planes flew without mandatory inspections of emergency equipment. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) identified operational delays in emergency slide checks, with one instance being overdue by over a month. This breach reflects weak procedural controls at Air India, recently taken over by the Tata Group. Air India is now expediting verification of maintenance records, following DGCA's report on inadequate internal oversight.

1

Related News

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus | Company Business News

Livemint

Livemint · 8m ago

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus | Company Business News

Air India has placed a firm order for 100 additional aircraft with Airbus, consisting of 90 narrow-body A320 family planes and 10 wide-body A350 planes. This brings Air India's total order book to 570 aircraft, surpassing IndiGo's previous order of 500 aircraft. The deliveries are expected to start after 2027. The financial details of the order were not disclosed. The additional aircraft will support Air India's growth plans and contribute to its mission of becoming a world-class airline connecting India to the world.

IndiGo to develop multiple hubs for non-stop flights to int'l destinations

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo to develop multiple hubs for non-stop flights to int'l destinations

IndiGo, India's largest domestic airline, has placed an order for 30 Airbus A350 and Airbus A321 XLR aircraft as it aims to develop multiple hubs in the country. These wide-body planes will allow IndiGo to provide direct connectivity to faraway destinations from different metro cities. The A321 XLR planes will be used for non-stop, 7-8 hour flights to Europe and the Far East countries. With this order, IndiGo joins Air India and Vistara as the only Indian carriers in the wide-body segment. The airline aims to increase its seat capacity on international routes and become a global aviation hub.

Boeing Max deliveries are going to taper off. What about Akasa and AI Express?

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Boeing Max deliveries are going to taper off. What about Akasa and AI Express?

Boeing's reduced production and Pratt & Whitney's inspection of engines on Airbus neos may result in a significant decrease in aircraft deliveries to Indian airlines next year. This development could affect the expansion plans of airlines such as Air India Express and Akasa Air, while the leading market player IndiGo awaits delivery of new Airbus 320 neo planes with inspected P&W engines. The delay in aircraft deliveries, coupled with bankruptcies and groundings in the industry, may setback India's aviation sector and potentially lead to higher airfares, impacting passenger growth and domestic tourism.

Air India’s $400-million fleet refurbishment in progress; 67 planes being upgraded

Business Today

Business Today · 4m ago

Air India’s $400-million fleet refurbishment in progress; 67 planes being upgraded

Air India is undertaking a $400 million refurbishment of 67 aircraft, including 27 Airbus A320neos, 27 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, and 13 Boeing 777s. The upgrades involve new seats across Business, Premium Economy, and Economy classes, updated cabins, and a refreshed livery. The first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 is expected by mid-June 2025, with the entire program completing by May 2027. Post-refurbishment, 106 out of 198 planes will feature upgraded interiors.

FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes

Federal regulators are investigating the presence of parts made with falsified quality documentation in Boeing and Airbus passenger jets. The planes containing these parts are deemed safe to fly, but Boeing is removing affected parts from undelivered planes. It is up to regulators like the FAA to determine if there are any actions needed for planes already in service. The issue was reported by Boeing after discovering that a distributor had provided incorrect or falsified records. The specific number of planes affected has not been disclosed.

Air India, Vistara merger: Club Vistara to integrate with Flying Returns from Nov 12 | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Air India, Vistara merger: Club Vistara to integrate with Flying Returns from Nov 12 | Mint

Air India and Vistara will finalize their merger on November 12, 2024. As part of the integration, Vistara's frequent flyer program, Club Vistara, will be merged with Air India's Flying Returns program. The process has already begun, with flight bookings redirected through Air India's website. Club Vistara members are encouraged to link their accounts with Flying Returns for a smooth transition. The merger aims to provide a wider network and improved services under Air India's ownership by Tata Group. The airline is focusing on updating its fleet and enhancing its offerings, especially in the premium segment.

IndiGo says delivery of Airbus A350-900 aircraft will start in 2027

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo says delivery of Airbus A350-900 aircraft will start in 2027

IndiGo CEO, Pieter Elbers, has announced that delivery of the ordered Airbus A350-900 aircraft will begin in 2027. The airline has placed an order for 30 A350-900 planes with the option to purchase an additional 70. The wide-body planes, powered by Rolls Royce's Trent XWB engine, will allow IndiGo to expand its international routes and connect to the world from various Indian cities. The pricing of the aircraft has not been disclosed.

Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March

Air India is planning to expand its fleet by adding ten wide-body aircraft, including six Airbus A350 and four Boeing B777, as well as 20 narrow-body Airbus A320neo aircraft. This expansion aims to accommodate increased demand, with 200 additional weekly flights each for domestic and international routes. The airline has already increased weekly frequencies on several international routes during the winter schedule and introduced flights on four new routes. The expansion is part of Air India's ongoing transformation and route network growth following its acquisition by the Tata Group in January 2021.

Air India plane crash: AI-171 Capt Sumeet Sabharwal had 8,200 flying hours, co-pilot Clive Kundar had 1,100

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India plane crash: AI-171 Capt Sumeet Sabharwal had 8,200 flying hours, co-pilot Clive Kundar had 1,100

An Air India flight bound for London with 242 people on board crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as flight AI 171, issued a MAYDAY call but did not respond to further air traffic control communications. The flight was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with 8,200 flying hours and First Officer Clive Kundar with 1,100 hours. Air India is investigating the incident.

Air India aims to double transit international traffic

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Air India aims to double transit international traffic

Air India, backed by the Tata Group, aims to double the share of international passengers transiting through Indian airports on its flights. Currently at around 4%, Air India expects this share to reach 10% over the next 5-10 years. The airline plans to leverage partnerships with Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa to expand its international network, starting with South Asian destinations like Colombo, Kathmandu, and Dhaka. Air India has placed an order for 470 aircraft, including 70 wide-body planes, and intends to provide long-haul non-stop connectivity to metro cities in India.

Trackers

Active Indian VC’s

OG Capital Email

With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...

Accel Partners Email

Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...

Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...

Access All Trackers

Startup Showcase Winners

June 2025

Helping your parents when you are miles away

The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve

The next generation E-commerce platform

Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase

Top Users

Trending News on Medial

Just Months After Promotion, Open ...

Microsoft locks down a building a ...

Google Alerts 2.5B Gmail Users Af ...

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.