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Air India to Fully Resume International Flights by October 1 After Safety Overhaul

Air India to Fully Resume International Flights by October 1 After Safety Overhaul

New Delhi, August 7 – Air India has announced that its international flight operations will be fully restored by October 1, marking a significant milestone after the airline’s self-imposed “Safety Pause” that began in June. The phased return to the skies started on August 1, following intensive inspections and system upgrades to strengthen operational reliability and safety.The “Safety Pause” was introduced on June 19, following the AI171 incident. It involved a temporary reduction in the airline’s flight schedules to carry out detailed pre-flight inspections and address disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions. The period was also used to expedite reliability…
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Air India CEO Reassures Public, Staff on Boeing 787 Safety After AI171 Tragedy

Air India CEO Reassures Public, Staff on Boeing 787 Safety After AI171 Tragedy

New Delhi, June 20, 2025 — In the wake of the catastrophic Air India AI171 crash that claimed 241 lives, CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson addressed growing public and internal concerns, affirming that the airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet remains safe following a series of stringent checks.Wilson, in an official communication, confirmed that all operating Boeing 787 aircraft underwent additional inspections as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) orders. “We have completed the additional precautionary checks on our operating Boeing 787 fleet... and they meet required standards,” he said, adding that pre-flight inspections would continue voluntarily for…
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