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DGCA clarifies all is well with Air India’s Boeing 787-8s

February 3, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The issue with the Air India 787-8 Fuel Control Switch identified yesterday has been found to be a non-issue, the DGCA said today.

Air India to bring in the Airbus A321XLRs to its network in 2029-30

February 2, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

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Air India has announced the conversion of some of their A321neo orders to the A321XLR. This will enable them to fly their premium product all the way to Europe or East Asia in a narrowbody capacity.

Mark Potter: Etihad Guest is tuning up as a lifestyle programme in India

January 31, 2026 Updated on February 26, 2026 by Ajay 1 Comment

Etihad Guest has launched a flurry of new partnerships in India, its second biggest market. I caught up with Mark Potter, the MD of the loyalty programme, to understand how are they looking at the Indian market now.

Air India’s new Boeing 787-9s to fly with open Business Class Suites and 18 less Economy Seats

January 24, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

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Air India will get to operate its new aircraft with significant seat restrictions because the FAA has not yet certified every seat on the plane. Here are the details.

IndiGo Q3FY26 Results: Record Revenue Meets the “December Meltdown” Reality Check

January 22, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo made a lot of money in the past quarter, and then one overconfident move took away most of the profit.

Air India and Singapore Airlines to cooperate closely on commercial matters and loyalty

January 16, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India and Singapore Airlines already have a special relationship. Now, it will get a little deeper with both of them becoming “close collaborators”and aim to work together on a whole host of customer facing and behind the scene initiatives.

Ouch! Air India A350 Engine ingests cargo container at Delhi Airport

January 15, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

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An Air India A350 ingested a cargo container at Delhi’s IGI Airport, causing the airline to ground and repair the aircraft.

Air India kicks off 2026 by inducting the first Boeing 787-9, built for them

January 13, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India has a brand new aircraft, the first of many it will induct towards fixing up the airline’s offering on the long-haul market. Here are the details.