Air India
Air India is the flag carrier of India. The airline can trace its origins back to Tata Airlines, founded in 1932. Following privatization, the airline has moved back into the ownership of Tata Sons. (Featured image: Tom Boon - Simple Flying)
Air India
- IATA Code
- AI
- ICAO Code
- AIC
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1946
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Campbell Wilson
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See which notable examples made the list this week...
Wrong Boeing 777 Variant Forces Canada-Bound Air India Flight Into 9-Hour U-Turn
Air India's Delhi-Vancouver service turned around mid-flight after realizing the aircraft lacked clearance to arrive in Canada.
Up To 19-Hour Nonstop Flights: The World's 10 New Longest Ultra-Long-Haul Routes In 2026
The world's 10 longest nonstop flights in 2026 will test the limits of both aircraft and passengers, with routes spanning up to 19h 15m...
Upgraded Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Signal Bold European Strategy For This Legacy Carrier
Will the new line-fit Boeing 787 Dreamliner herald a better future for this airline?
Deliberate Action: Why The Air India 171 Probe Is Zeroing In On The Pilot
Seconds to Disaster: Unraveling the Final Moments of Air India 171
Revealed: The "Unidentified" Buyer Behind Boeing’s Newest 737 Order
An unidentified order for Boeing 737 MAX jets has been a puzzle until now. Uncover the buyer's identity and ambitions.
Air India Airbus A350 Engine Damaged After Cargo Container Ingested
Earlier in January, a ground incident at Delhi Airport saw an Air India A350 aircraft suffer damage to its number two (right side engine) when a stray cargo container was ingested while the aircraft was taxiing in low visibility. While no passengers or crew members were hurt, the aircraft's engine suffered substantial damage, resulting in the jet being grounded.
New Whistleblower Report Links AI171 Crash To Global 787 Fleet Defects
Whistleblower exposes long-standing electrical issues in Boeing 787 fleet, raising questions about airline safety oversight.
Up To 23 Hours: Canada's 7 Longest 1-Stop Flights Revealed
Unveiling the top seven most extensive one-stop routes in Canadian skies
Air India A350 Suffers Engine Damage After Ingesting A Rogue Cargo Container
While no crew or passengers were hurt, the ingestion of a stray cargo container has left one of the airline's six A350s grounded and out of action.
New Air India CEO: The 2 Huge Challenges They Face On Day 1
The airline's owners have been talking to potential replacement CEOs from the US and UK.
Drunk Air India Pilot Pulled Off Boeing 777 In Vancouver Before Takeoff
Air India removed a pilot from a Boeing 777 in Vancouver after failing an alcohol check, prompting investigations and renewed focus on safety rules
The Transformation Continues: Air India's Fleet In 2026
Heading into 2026, Air India continues to operate an incredibly diverse fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft with narrowbodies and widebodies from the European planemaker, and widebodies from the American planemaker. There are 187 aircraft in the mainline fleet with another 100-plus additional jets with regional subsidiary Air India Express. The mainline fleet has grown significantly since our last fleet video on Air India, largely thanks to the acquisition of Vistara and the absorption of its fleet into Air India’s operations.
Surprising? Air India Scraps 2 Important Ultra-Long Routes To The US
Silicon Valley's link to India's tech hub is one of them...
Forgotten Boeing 737-200: Air India Sells Derelict Jet It Didn't Realize It Owned
In a remote corner of Kolkata airport, a Boeing 737 belonging to Air India sat decaying. The Star Alliance carrier, which was privatised three years ago with a sale to Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, recently took steps to sell this airplane, which has been grounded for over a decade. According to multiple media outlets, the Boeing 737-200 cargo-configured aircraft was essentially 'forgotten' about.
Air India Investigated For Repeated Flights Without Safety Certification
The airline operated an A320 on eight separate occasions without the necessary airworthiness certificate.
US Vs India: The Ugly Spat Stalling The AI171 Probe
US and Indian staff are working on a joint investigation into the crash amid a backdrop of mutual suspicion between the two parties.
Forgotten Boeing 737: Air India Sells 43-Year-Old 737-200 It Didn't Realize It Owned
A ghost from the past: Air India unearths a long-lost plane in their fleet.
Singapore Airlines Half-Year Profits Plummet After Air India Losses
The airline remains committed to Air India's transformation plan.
Boeing Vs. Airbus: Who’s Winning The Widebody War In 2025?
In this article, we weight in on the debate about which manufacturer has enjoyed 2025 more in terms of their widebody fleets.