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02 Jan

Air India Pilot Removed from Duty After Alcohol Breach at Vancouver Airport

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Air Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to conduct a thorough investigation after a pilot reportedly arrived for duty under the influence of alcohol, failing two breathalyzer tests at Vancouver International Airport. The incident caused a last-minute delay to a Vancouver–Delhi flight on December 23. The pilot was asked to leave the aircraft, and Canadian authorities performed breath tests that the pilot did not pass, a source familiar with the matter said, requesting anonymity. Transport Canada described the episode as “serious” in a letter to the airline and indicated that enforcement actions could follow depending on…

01 Jan

Air India Grounds Pilot After Canadian Authorities Flag Fitness Concerns Ahead of Vancouver–Delhi Flight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India, Canadian authorities, pilot grounded, Vancouver–Delhi flight

New Delhi, January 1, 2026: Air India on Thursday confirmed that one of its pilots has been taken off flying duties after Canadian authorities raised concerns over his fitness to operate a Vancouver–Delhi flight last month, leading to a last-minute delay. According to the airline, the incident occurred on December 23, 2025, when Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi was preparing for departure. One of the cockpit crew members was deplaned shortly before take-off after Canadian authorities flagged issues related to the pilot’s fitness for duty. In a statement, Air India said the pilot was subjected to further inquiry by…

30 Dec

Air India Express pilot arrested weeks after alleged assault on passenger at Delhi airport

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National Times Bureau :- An Air India Express pilot has been arrested in connection with alleged assault on a passenger at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), days after incident sparked outrage and prompted a government-ordered probe. The accused pilot, Captain Virender Sejwal was arrested after an investigation was launched into the incident involving alleged assault on passenger Ankit Dewan. "In the process of investigation, after the registration of the case, the relevant CCTV footage had been collected and statements recorded. The accused was also called for questioning, and his arrest was effected," the officer said in a statement. Captain Sejwal…

23 Dec

Air India Boeing 777 Safely Returns to Delhi After Engine Shutdown, Passengers Reboarded on Alternate Aircraft

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New Delhi, ( Rajeev Sharma): An Air India Boeing 777, flight AI 887, safely returned to Delhi on Monday morning after experiencing an engine shutdown shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, which had departed at 6:10 AM for Mumbai, encountered an issue with its right engine, prompting a return to Delhi. The plane was back on the ground by 6:52 AM, according to flight tracking sites.Although the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue, twin-engine aircraft like the Boeing 777 are designed to land safely even with one engine in operation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into…

22 Dec

Air India Flight Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Engine Oil Pressure Failure

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National Times Bureau :- A Mumbai-bound Air India flight returned to Delhi airport shortly after take-off on Monday after the crew detected a significant drop in engine oil pressure on aircraft's right-hand engine, prompting an immediate safety response mid-air. Flight AI887, operated by a Boeing 777-337 ER aircraft, had departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 3.20 am when pilots observed abnormally low oil pressure on the right-hand engine, identified as Engine No 2. The oil pressure subsequently dropped to zero, triggering standard emergency procedures and a decision to return to base. The aircraft safely landed at Delhi airport with…

02 Dec

DGCA Probes Air India for Operating A320-neo Without Valid Safety Certificate

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New Delhi, December 2, 2025: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has begun a formal investigation after Air India disclosed that one of its A320-neo aircraft operated eight flights despite an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate. The airline informed the regulator on November 26 that the plane flew several commercial routes on November 24 and 25 without the mandatory safety clearance.An ARC must be renewed every year after a detailed examination of maintenance records and physical inspections. Operating an aircraft without this approval is considered a serious violation of aviation safety rules. The DGCA has grounded the aircraft and taken the…

29 Nov

Air India, Indigo warn of delays in flight operations over A320 software upgrade, 200 aircrafts likely to be affected

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National Times Bureau :- Flights operated by IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are likely to face delays and cancellations because these airlines need to fix a possible problem in the flight control systems of their A320 aircraft, according to sources. About 200–250 planes in India will be affected. On Friday, Airbus announced that strong solar radiation could interfere with important flight control data in many A320 family planes, and fixing the issue will require software updates, which will temporarily disrupt operations. Around 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide may need these upgrades. Since many A320 planes in India will undergo…

03 Nov

Air India Flight from San Francisco to Delhi Diverted to Mongolia After Mid-Air Technical Alert

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India, Boeing 777, Flight AI174, Mongolia, San Francisco to Delhi, Ulaanbaatar diversion

New Delhi, November 3, 2025 — An Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata was diverted to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Sunday after the crew detected a suspected technical issue mid-air.The Boeing 777 aircraft, operating as flight AI174, made a precautionary landing at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, where it landed safely. All passengers and crew were reported safe, the airline confirmed.The flight had departed from San Francisco at 2:47 pm IST and was scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 9:59 pm on Monday. “AI174 of November 2, operating from San Francisco to Delhi via Kolkata, made…

06 Oct

Air India Dreamliner’s Safety Turbine Deploys Mid-Flight, DGCA Launches Probe

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National Times Bureau :- In an unusual mid-air incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has opened an investigation after the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner unexpectedly deployed during a routine international flight from Amritsar to Birmingham. According to officials, the aircraft—operating as flight AI 117—continued its journey without any safety risk and landed smoothly at Birmingham. No injuries or disruptions to onboard systems were reported. The RAT is a small fold-out turbine designed as an emergency backup. It automatically comes into action only if an aircraft loses engine-driven power, using the outside…

07 Sep

Air India CEO Stresses Transparency, Highlights Operational Gains and Expansion

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAir India, Air India Express expansion, Air India performance, Air India transparency, Campbell Wilson

New Delhi, September 7, 2025: Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson has reassured employees about the airline’s steady progress in performance, customer experience, and cultural transformation, while underlining its commitment to transparency and trust-building. In a letter to staff, Wilson acknowledged the challenges faced by all airlines, referencing the scrutiny that followed the AI171 crash in Ahmedabad earlier this year. He stressed the importance of providing “timely, clear, and accurate information” during crises, noting that Air India has deliberately chosen to be more open in reporting even minor incidents. While this approach has temporarily increased media coverage, Wilson pointed…