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Air India at a crossroads as Tata weighs Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan for next CEO, says report

Air India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders to steer the airline through turbulent times. Aggarwal, a key figure in its transformation, faces scrutiny over global experience, while Kannan brings proven leadership from Vistara. The decision, however, is complicated by internal power…

The Economic Times

Singapore Airlines defends its decision to invest in loss-making Air India: 'We know the market and how difficult it feels'

SIA reported a 57.4% drop in FY2025 net income to $927 million. Profits were partially eroded by losses from the airline's investment in Air India.

Fortune

Air India woes dent Singapore Airlines earnings; profit falls 57%

Singapore Airlines Group saw a 57.4% profit drop to SGD 1.184 billion in FY26, largely due to no prior one-off merger gain and Air India's losses. Despite this, SIA remains committed to its Air India investment, viewing it as crucial for its multi-hub strategy in a growing aviation market.

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Air India jet grounded after airline operates eight flights without valid safety certificate

Regulator opens probe into oversight failure involving an Airbus A320 previously flown by Vistara

The Independent UK

Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket

Thai authorities say no bomb found on flight bound for Delhi

The Independent UK

Who Owns Air India? Tata Group Accused of Letting Airline Standards Slip for Years

Following Air India's sale to the Tata Group in 2022, the company consolidated its aviation businesses to streamline operations and boost efficiency.

International Business Times UK

Bad weather leads to Mumbai-Amritsar Vistara flight divertion

A Vistara flight that took off from Mumbai Airport on Saturday to Amritsar was diverted to Chandigarh due to bad weather at Amritsar airport. Read further on Dynamite News:

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80 flight again got bomb threats from same X account

Indian airlines, including Vistara and IndiGo, faced threats on social media targeting around 20 flights each on October 24, 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute

The Guardian - UK

What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?

Bomb scares have thrown Indian aviation into turmoil by forcing emergency diversions, landings, and evacuations of flights

The Independent UK

‘Bomb threat’ scrawled on toilet paper forces Boeing jet to make emergency landing

Vistara Flight VTI027, carrying 237 passengers and 14 crew members, had to be diverted to Turkey on Friday

Evening Standard

Vistara Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Turkey Due To Bomb Threat

Vistara flight en route to Germany diverts to Turkey due to bomb threat, passengers safe.

Top News

Deal to create one of world’s largest airline groups gets regulator approval

Indian government approves Singapore Airlines’ FDI for Vistara-Air India merger

The Independent UK

Indian carriers cancel flights to Dhaka

NEW DELHI: Airlines including Air India, IndiGo and Vistara have started cancelling flights to Dhaka. The airport in Bangladesh capital city was closed after 5 pm for some hours on Monday amid worsening unrest there. An IndiGo flight from Dhaka to Kolkata (6E 1106) was able to leave around 5…

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The Hindu

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike after mediation

Air India Express has agreed to reinstate 25 cabin crew who were terminated after a large number of them reported “sick” since May 6, while the flight crew have agreed to report to duty

Al Jazeera

India budget airline cancels more than 80 flights after crew call in sick

Staff take sick leave en masse in apparent protest against working conditions imposed by new owner Tata Group.

Al Jazeera

After decades of decline, Air India is betting billions on a comeback

CEO Campbell Wilson says journey to restoring Air India’s reputation is ‘well under way’.

The Times of India

Over 90 Air India Express flights cancelled as cabin crew stage mass sick leave

Air India Express faced significant disruptions as over 90 flights were cancelled since Tuesday night due to a mass sick leave taken by cabin crew members, according to official sources. The cancellations affected both international and domestic flights after around 300 senior cabin crew members suddenly reported sick and switched…

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The Hindu

Centre asks Air India Express to resolve staff issue promptly

Air India Express flights cancelled: An Air India Express spokesperson said the airline is engaging with the cabin crew members to understand the reasons for reporting sick and also apologised for the flight disruptions.

The Hindu

Delhi-bound Vistara flight returns to Bhubaneswar after facing hailstorm

Vistara flight from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi forced to return due to hailstorm, DGCA orders inquiry.

The Hindu

The travails of becoming a pilot in India

Pilots in India and their travails; trainee pilots have to repay exorbitant loans and wait for long periods

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Iran launches drones at Israel as regional crisis escalates; stone hurled at Andhra Pradesh chief minister causes minor injury, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 14, 2024

The Hindu

Air India, Vistara flights to avoid Iranian airspace

Air India and Vistara avoid Iranian airspace, impacting flights to Frankfurt, New York, and Newark, possibly raising airfares.

The Hindu

Working on pilot, cabin crew concerns on new pay: Vistara CEO

Vistara CEO reassures employees of new roles in Air India merger, addressing concerns and finalizing organizational structure.

The Hindu

Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount

The authorities and airlines in India seem clueless on safety standards

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