In the wake of the AI 171 incident, a lot of theories came about. Some of those have been put to rest. Here is what we know so far.
Bad Fuel, Bird Strikes are some of the theories now ruled out for Air India 171 Fatal Incident
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India’s Air Crash Investigator releases AI 171 Incident’s Preliminary Report; Fuel Switch movement at the centre of the incident
The AAIB has put out the Preliminary Report for the AI171 incident, which puts the focus on the move of two fuel control switches. The how remains unexplained.
Airbus to get new Lars Wagner as CEO for Commercial Aircraft Business in January 2026
Airbus Commercial Aircraft will see a leadership change, with Lars Wagner set to take charge of the division in 2026. Here are the details of the appointment.
Air India to consolidate London operations at Heathrow
Air India will continue the shrunk schedule operating to London (with cutbacks to flights from Goa, Kochi and Amritsar), and will consolidate its operations from London at London Heathrow, leaving Gatwick for a few months.
Virgin Atlantic to upgrade Boeing 787 aircraft, get Starlink on board, and more…
Virgin Atlantic will undergo a significant passenger Experience Upgrade, affecting everything from the lounges to the interior of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Here are the details of what is next at Virgin Atlantic.
Etihad to bring its A321LR to Kolkata September 2025 onwards
Etihad will operate the A321LR, which is yet to be inducted, to Kolkata in the Winter Schedule, making it the first city in India to receive this aircraft. Here are the details.
Emirates brings Premium Economy on ex-Kolkata operations, effective July 18
Emirates will soon offer its Premium Economy cabin to customers departing from Kolkata, following its introduction on flights from Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. Here are the details.
Turkish Airlines wraps up promotion offering a million Miles & Smiles miles
Turkish Airlines’ new promotion offered everyone who makes these six trips in four months the opportunity to earn a million miles. And then they pulled the plug on the promotion.Here are the details.
IndiGo goes long haul tomorrow. What to expect?
IndiGo is all set to go long-haul. Here is a curtain raiser on what to expect on their long-haul product, offered via the wet lease of Norse Airways’ 787-9 aircraft.
SAS to return to India in June 2026
SAS, the Scandinavian carrier, is planning to launch flights to Mumbai in 2026. The airline will operate five times a week on the route.
Deal: Upto 25% Discount on Etihad Airways Economy for flights to Europe (bookable through June 26, 2025)
Etihad Airways is offering up to 25% discount on their flights to Europe from India through July 31, 2025. Here is how to get this discount if you book by June 26, 2025.
