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New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Tuesday said he has resigned, leaving the Tata Group-owned airline scrambling to find his replacement by September. In a statement, Air India said Wilson had conveyed his decision of stepping down to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran back in 2024, leading many to question why the salt-to-steel conglomerate hasn't been able to set a concrete succession plan yet. "Usually, the new CEO should be in place 3-6 months prior and work with the outgoing CEO to ...Read More >
Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has resigned as the airline deals with challenges, including financial losses and the aftermath of a deadly crash last year that killed 260 people. Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will stay in the role until a successor is appointed, Air India said. A former Singapore Airlines executive, Wilson was brought in to lead a turnaround after Tata Group bought Air India from the Indian government in 2022 following years of losses. During ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr Campbell Wilson on Tuesday resigned from his post. He will remain in the role until his successor is announced and in place. Air India is a statement said that Mr Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 itself and, since then, he has been working to ensure the organization and leadership team is on a stable footing for the transition. In a message to the Air Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson. In an official statement, the airline said that a committee has been constituted to find the successor in the coming months. "Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has been working to ensure the organisation and leadership team is on a stable footing for the transition," the airline stated. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - The appointment of aviation heavyweight Willie Walsh as CEO of IndiGo is likely to bolster the Indian airline's global expansion but the former British Airways (BA) chief first has to repair its dented reputation. India's largest airline commanding about 65% of domestic flights stunned the industry with Walsh's appointment on Tuesday. That followed months of negative press and regulatory pressure after it cancelled thousands of flights in December due to inadequate planning for pil ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) Domestic carrier IndiGo on Friday announced it will deploy its long-range narrow-body A321XLR aircraft on the Delhi-"Istanbul route, which is currently being serviced with an Airbus A320neo with a technical halt at Jeddah, starting from April 19. The strategically important route enables the airline to offer seamless onward connections to over 50 international destinations through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, it said. The Airbus A321XLR operating IndiGo' ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted UP's achievement in providing nine lakh govt jobs in nine years and emphasised transparency in the selection process. CM Yogi also challenged the opposition to question the transparency of the job selection process Addressing the distribution ceremony of appointment letters related to 665 nursing officers in Lucknow, CM Yogi said, "Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in the country. A population of 25 crore resides in this ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia crisis is beginning to impact aviation economics, with airlines now facing rising war-risk insurance costs. The conflict is not only disrupting global energy markets but also increasing the cost of operating flights in sensitive airspaces, as insurers move to price in elevated geopolitical risks. On the question of whether war-risk insurance has gone up post the West-Asia crisis, an airline industry source told ANI that "Previously, Indian ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's largest airline IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company said on Tuesday. This marks a high-profile leadership change as the carrier accelerates its global ambitions. Walsh is currently the director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). His tenure there will conclude on July 31, 2026, and he is expected to join IndiGo no later than August 3, 2026. His appointment is subject to regulatory approvals, as reported ...Read More >
The Srinagar airport is set to get a makeover with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approving a major expansion project at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The redevelopment is expected to more than triple the airport's passenger-handling capacity, to 10 million passengers per year from the current 3 million, and is expected to be completed in four years. The project will be funded fully by equity from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Srinagar airport is a militar ...Read More >
New Delhi- The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the expansion of the civil enclave at the Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, an official release said. "The project scope also includes the construction of barracks for security personnel. "Operated by the Airports Authority of India within the Budgam Airbase of the I ...Read More >
IndiGo has overtaken Air India and Air India Express in international travel. This shift occurred in the July-September 2025 quarter. Air India reduced flights after a recent crash. IndiGo carried more passengers during this period. The airline also maintained its international services during recent disruptions. Future changes are expected as Air India upgrades its fleet. IndiGo has, for the first time, carried more international passengers than the combined Air India and Air India Express net ...Read More >
Air India is seeking over a billion dollars in financial aid from its owners, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons. This comes after a tragic crash earlier this year. The airline needs funds to upgrade its systems and services. It also plans to develop its own engineering and maintenance capabilities. Air India is seeking at least 100 billion rupees ($1.14 billion) in financial support from owners Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the ...Read More >
IndiGo has doubled its wide-body order to 60 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, converting purchase rights into a firm order for 30 additional jets. This significant expansion signals the airline's strong commitment to growing its long-haul international operations and enhancing global connectivity. Deliveries of these advanced aircraft are scheduled to commence in mid-2027. Mumbai: IndiGo on Friday firmed up an order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, converting part of its purchase rights int ...Read More >
China Eastern Airlines will resume flights from Shanghai to Delhi starting November 9, marking the restart of commercial air travel between China and India after a five-year hiatus. This development follows positive shifts in diplomatic relations. IndiGo is also launching daily non-stop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou.China Eastern Airlines is resuming flight operations from Shanghai to Delhi from November 9 onwards, following changes in the diplomatic relations between the neighbouring na ...Read More >
Kolkata: Four international flights to Dhaka were diverted to Kolkata on Saturday following a blaze in the cargo terminal at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.The first flight to be diverted to Kolkata was the Delhi-Dhaka IndiGo flight 6E 1103, slated to touch down in Dhaka at 3.15pm local time. It landed in Kolkata at 3.24 pm.The second diverted flight was also an IndiGo plane heading from Chennai. The flight was scheduled to land in Dhaka at 4.15pm local time but was diverted afte ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 more Airbus A350 aircraft, doubling its order for this wide body aircraft from 30 to 60. The airline had announced its intention to do so at IATA AGM in Delhi this June. It has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to equip its A350 fleet with Trent XWB-84 engines along with a "TotalCare Agreement" for comprehensive engine health monitoring and maintenance throughout the lifecycle of the fleet. IndiGo now has purchase rights for 40 more wide-body a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with Airbus Chairman Rene Obermann on opportunities in India's aviation sector and the scope of enhancing cooperation with the global aerospace company. In a social media post, the Minister said, "Welcomed the @Airbus Board, led by their Chairman, Mr. Rene Obermann to India. We had an engaging discussion on the tremendous opportunities offered by Bharat and the strong, growing ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand renowned ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand's largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet's growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand's re ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand's largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet's growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand's re ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 26 (ANI): SpiceJet on Friday announced that it has signed a lease agreement to induct a wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft into its fleet by the end of September, marking a major step in the airline's expansion strategy. According to the airline, the aircraft is expected to arrive in India later this month and begin operations in the first week of October, subject to regulatory approvals. Initially, the A340 will operate on a wet lease model before transitionin ...Read More >
Mumbai - Vietjet, Vietnam's new-age airline, has welcomed an Airbus A330 widebody, bringing its fleet to 121 aircraft across the whole group. This milestone further strengthens the airline's operations between India and Vietnam, underscoring its commitment to meeting soaring demand for travel during the year-end festive season, including the Diwali holiday. The new aircraft will be deployed immediately on Vietjet's India-Vietnam services, as well as flights to Australia, Japan and Kazakhstan, o ...Read More >
The Indian Pilots Guild has criticized the preliminary report on the Air India AI171 crash, emphasizing the need for a thorough, fact-driven investigation rather than conjecture. They argue that the report's omissions of vital technical explanations and cockpit voice transcripts lead to unnecessary speculation and misinformed narratives. Indian Pilots Guild, an association of Air India pilots, on Monday slammed the preliminary report on Boeing 787-8 plane crash on June 12, saying that the crew ...Read More >
New Delhi/ Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) The preliminary probe report on the fatal Air India aircraft crash has turned the spotlight on the action of pilots, while the absence of any recommendation for Boeing 787-8 operators seems to have left several questions unanswered as the investigation progresses, experts said on Saturday. Switches that feed fuel into the aircraft's engines being cut off within a gap of one second, subsequent loss of thrust and altitude before crashing into a building in Ahmedaba ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) As the preliminary report into one of the country's worst aircraft accidents has been released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), here is a brief look at the related happenings since June 12. * Air India's nearly 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft, VT-ANB, enroute to London Gatwick crashed soon after take off into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad on June 12. Also Read | Rozgar Mela: PM Narendra Modi to Distribute Over 51,000 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) As the preliminary report into one of the country's worst aircraft accidents has been released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), here is a brief look at the related happenings since June 12. * Air India's nearly 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft, VT-ANB, enroute to London Gatwick crashed soon after take off into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad on June 12. * There were 242 people, including 12 crew members, on board the ill ...Read More >
KAKINADA: A major controversy has erupted at Rangaraya Medical College in Kakinada following allegations of sexual harassment by some staff members towards female students. District Collector Dr. Shaan Mohan and SP Bindu Madhav on Thursday confirmed that four individuals have been suspended from duty and criminal cases have been filed against them. The issue came to light when the college principal, Dr. Vishnuvardhan, received an email complaint from a female student. Following this, around 50 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) late Friday published its preliminary report on the fatal Air India plane crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. In its 15-page report, AAIB said the wreckage site activities, including drone photography/videography have been completed and the wreckage has been moved to a secure area near the airport. Also Read | Elon Musk's Tesla To Open 1st Experience Centre in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex Next Week, Do ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) late Friday published its preliminary report on the fatal Air India plane crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. In its 15-page report, AAIB said the wreckage site activities, including drone photography/videography have been completed and the wreckage has been moved to a secure area near the airport. "Both engines were retrieved from the wreckage site and quarantined at a hangar in the airport," the repor ...Read More >
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