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Air India has purchased six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, marking its first acquisition of this wide-body aircraft type in more than seven years. According to sources, the aircraft were previously leased and operated by the airline, and this strategic purchase comes amid global supply chain challenges affecting new aircraft deliveries and ongoing refurbishment of its older fleet.

An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency diversion to Abu Dhabi on Sunday after a missile, reportedly fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, landed near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. The missile strike sent a plume of smoke into the air and triggered panic among passengers and staff at the airport.

New Delhi: Air India has received the first of its legacy Boeing 777-300ER aircraft after undergoing a heavy refresh, with the refurbishment of the remaining 12 planes expected to be completed by the end of the year, officials said on Wednesday.

A Delhi-bound Air India flight was forced to return to Chicago after spending nearly 10 hours in the air, as 11 out of 12 lavatories on board became clogged and unusable.

Air India has announced a significant enhancement to its services, with the deployment of its top narrowbody aircraft on five key metro routes starting from December. The move follows the recent merger of Vistara into Air India, which is expected to improve the airline's customer offerings and operational efficiency.

Air India has announced its plan to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organisation (BMTO) in Bengaluru to address the growing demand for skilled aircraft maintenance engineers as the airline expands its fleet. The BMTO will offer a 2+2-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) programme, certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Vistara, the airline celebrated for its premium service, marked its final journey in the Indian skies as it prepares for a complete merger with Air India on Monday. The merger, announced in 2022, is a strategic alliance between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to create a robust full-service carrier capable of dominating both domestic and international markets. The Vistara brand, a joint venture with a 51:49 ownership between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, will cease independent operations as it integrates fully into Air India.

Air India captain Zoya Agarwal shared a touching memory of her encounter with Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, following his passing at the age of 86. Tata, who passed away in Mumbai after a brief illness, left behind a legacy that has inspired millions through his business acumen, charitable initiatives, and scholarship programs.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a substantial fine on Air India for a serious breach involving unqualified crew members. The aviation regulator has fined the airline ₹90 lakh for operating a flight with non-qualified staff, alongside additional penalties for specific airline officials.

In a distressing turn of events, an Air India cabin crew member was reportedly assaulted in her hotel room in London late last night. The airline confirmed the intrusion, describing the incident as an “unlawful intrusion” at a hotel operated by a major international chain.