Category: Air India

Police said an investigation has been launched into the case. (Representational)Noida: A 30-year-old crew member of Air India was allegedly shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants near a market here on Friday, police said.An official told PTI that the alleged murder could be a fallout of a gang rivalry involving the family of the victim, who has been identified as Suraj Mann.The incident took place in Sector 104 here when Mr Mann came out of a gym and sat in his car, they added.DCP…
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Source: https://www.ndtv.com/noida-news/man-shot-dead-by-bike-borne-men-in-noida-probe-launched-4893431

Air India Airbus A370 | Image:Air IndiaArt and Aviation: While the inauguration of Airbus A350 on the first day of “Wings India 2024” exhibition being organised by the Union Civil Aviation Ministry in Hyderabad, created a record in India’s aviation history, Air India’s focus on creative rebranding was also on display. The four-day event, which started on Thursday will continue till Sunday. Leaving visitors spellbound, Tata-owned Air India Express showcased the latest addition to its…
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Source: https://www.republicworld.com/business/wings-india-andhras-kalamkari-becomes-10th-ethnic-art-to-adorn-air-india-aircraft/?amp=1

Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday officially inaugurated private carrier Air India’s first Airbus A350 aircraft. Air India’s A350-900 will have 316 seats in a three-class cabin configuration. (Air India) Air India is the first airline in the country to acquire this wide-body aircraft from Airbus in its fleet. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Campbell Wilson, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD),…
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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/civil-aviation-minister-scindia-inaugurates-air-india-s-first-airbus-a350-aircraft-101705652904182.html

Air India is undergoing a transformation at the moment, after being privatized. The airline is investing hugely in modernizing its fleet and improving the passenger experience. This includes ordering 470 new aircraft, introducing new cabins, retrofitting existing aircraft, and completely rebranding, including unveiling new uniforms.Air India has today revealed details about how the company is refreshing its premium international soft product. Specifically, the airline is showing off…
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Source: https://onemileatatime.com/news/air-india-amenity-kits-bedding-tableware/

Air India unveiled a host of guest enhancements designed to create an exceptional passenger experience across cabin classes on international long-haul flights.
The airline today revealed new amenity kits, a luxurious and sustainable bedding refresh, as well as new Chinaware, cutlery, and glassware – all described below – that will roll out on medium and long-haul international flights, starting mid-2024 when its A350-900 enters international commercial operations.
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Source: https://mediabrief.com/air-india-to-elevate-in-flight-experience-with-luxe-touches-on-international-flights-from-mid-2024/

On Thursday, Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia said that India will require 2,840 new aircraft and 41,000 pilots as well as 47,000 technical staff in the next 20 years.

In Hyderabad, while talking to reporters on the sidelines of the aviation conclave and exhibition, Wings India 2024, Maillard said Airbus will double its sourcing from India to $1.5 billion by the end of the decade from the existing $750 million.

Maillard said that last year…
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Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-airbus-forecast-india-needs-2840-new-planes-and-41000-pilots-in-next-20-years-says-rmi-maillard-3368519/lite/

Air India Express launched its first non-stop flight connecting Ayodhya with Bengaluru, with the airline commencing operations on Wednesday. The Bengaluru-Ayodhya will operate three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The flight will depart at 7.30 a.m. and arrive at Ayodhya at 10 a.m. The Ayodhya-Bengaluru is also a tri-weekly flight operating on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with the flight departing Ayodhya at 5 p.m. and arriving at Bengaluru at 5.30 p.m.Apart from Bengaluru…
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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/air-india-express-launches-bengaluru-ayodhya-flight/article67748431.ece/amp/

What the fog! Not just bad weather, airlines also to blame  India TodayWhy there is an airport meltdown every winter and what must be done  Hindustan TimesFog delays flights: Passengers share woes as carriers struggle for timely take offs  MoneycontrolTackle air pollution of a different kind  The Economic Times’Cattle Class’ passenger experience amid India’s aviation boom | News9 Plus Show  NEWS9 Live
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Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/diu/story/diu-fog-bad-weather-airlines-cancellations-delays-2490067-2024-01-17

In good news for flyers, Air India Express has now begun a daily flights service between Gwalior and Karnataka capital Bengaluru. The service began Tuesday, when Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and others, flagged off the first flight virtually. Air India Express is a unit of the broader firm Air India. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …
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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/air-india-express-starts-daily-flights-between-gwalior-and-bengaluru-101705471968105-amp.html

One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments, announced an exclusive discount for military personnels and its family on Air India flight tickets on Indian Army Day.The special discount offers up to 50% off on Air India flights for users who book tickets through the Paytm app. Additionally, the company is also offering a flat 10% off to armed forces personnel and their…
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Source: https://cxotoday.com/press-release/paytm-offers-exclusive-up-to-50-off-on-air-india-flight-tickets-for-military-personnels-on-indian-army-day/