Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Supreme Court: "No One Should Blame Pilot" in Fatal Air India Dreamliner Crash That Killed 260
Nov 07, 2025 03:17 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India addressed the father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot-in-command of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad killing 260 people, stating no one should blame the pilot for the tragedy. The court issued notices to government bodies while considering petitions calling for an independent investigation into the crash, with questions surrounding the aircraft's fuel cutoff switches and possible technical issues.
IndiGo Reports Rs 2,582 Crore Loss in Q2 FY2025 Due to Forex Challenges While Expanding International Operations
Nov 04, 2025 11:09 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo reported a Rs 2,582.10 crore loss in the September quarter primarily due to foreign exchange losses, despite showing operational improvements. The carrier achieved 10.4% revenue growth and would have posted a Rs 1,039 million profit excluding currency impacts. IndiGo is expanding internationally with upcoming A321 XLR deliveries in December and maintains a dominant 64.3% domestic market share while adjusting its capacity guidance for FY2026 upward.
Air India Dispatches Relief Flight to Mongolia After Technical Issue Diverts San Francisco-Delhi Flight
Nov 04, 2025 07:04 pm CST
Air India has sent a relief flight to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to retrieve passengers stranded after flight AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi was diverted due to technical concerns. The airline is working with local authorities and the Indian Embassy to ensure passenger comfort while awaiting the rescue operation, which is scheduled to return affected travelers to Delhi by Wednesday morning.
Air India Seeks $1.14 Billion Financial Aid from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Amid Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Air India is reportedly requesting Rs 10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) in financial assistance from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to address challenges including losses from Pakistan's airspace restrictions and the aftermath of the Ahmedabad crash. The airline aims to upgrade systems and develop in-house engineering capabilities while continuing to improve safety practices following the AAIB's preliminary investigation into the tragic Boeing 787 accident.
Air India Vienna-New Delhi Flight Diverted to Dubai: Technical Issue Forces Emergency Landing
Oct 10, 2025 02:14 pm CST
An Air India flight from Vienna to New Delhi was safely diverted to Dubai following a suspected technical issue. All passengers remained safe during the incident, receiving updates and refreshments during the delay. This follows another recent Air India incident where a Boeing 787 Dreamliner's emergency system activated during approach to Birmingham.
Boeing Pays $50,000 Settlement in Whistleblower John Barnett's Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Sep 27, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Boeing has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of John Barnett, a former employee and whistleblower who died by suicide while giving testimony about safety concerns at the company. Barnett's death in March 2024 brought international scrutiny to Boeing's manufacturing practices, particularly at its 787 Dreamliner facilities in South Carolina, during a time when the company was already facing investigations over safety issues with its 737 Max aircraft.